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The_Nines | The Nines -LRB- stylized as The NIN9S -RRB- is a 2007 science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by John August and starring Ryan Reynolds , Hope Davis , Melissa McCarthy , and Elle Fanning . The film debuted at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival , and made $ 63,165 in the U.S. box office through October 11 , 2007 . | 0 The Nines -LRB- stylized as The NIN9S -RRB- is a 2007 science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by John August and starring Ryan Reynolds , Hope Davis , Melissa McCarthy , and Elle Fanning . John August John August Ryan Reynolds Ryan Reynolds Hope Davis Hope Davis Melissa McCarthy Melissa McCarthy Elle Fanning Elle Fanning science fiction science fiction psychological thriller psychological thriller
1 The film debuted at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival , and made $ 63,165 in the U.S. box office through October 11 , 2007 . 2007 Sundance Film Festival 2007 Sundance Film Festival
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The_Dark_Knight_Rises | The Dark Knight Rises is a 2012 British-American superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan , who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan , and the story with David S. Goyer . Featuring the DC Comics character Batman , the film is the final installment in Nolan 's Batman film trilogy , and the sequel to Batman Begins -LRB- 2005 -RRB- and The Dark Knight -LRB- 2008 -RRB- . Christian Bale reprises the lead role of Bruce Wayne/Batman , with a returning cast of allies : Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth , Gary Oldman as James Gordon , and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox . The film introduces Selina Kyle -LRB- Anne Hathaway -RRB- , and Bane -LRB- Tom Hardy -RRB- . Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight , merciless revolutionary Bane forces an older Bruce Wayne to resume his role as Batman and save Gotham City from nuclear destruction . Christopher Nolan was hesitant about returning to the series for a second time , but agreed after developing a story with his brother and Goyer that he felt would conclude the series on a satisfactory note . Nolan drew inspiration from Bane 's comic book debut in the 1993 `` Knightfall '' storyline , the 1986 series The Dark Knight Returns , and the 1999 storyline `` No Man 's Land '' . Filming took place in locations including Jodhpur , London , Nottingham , Glasgow , Los Angeles , New York City , Newark , and Pittsburgh . Nolan used IMAX 70 mm film cameras for much of the filming , including the first six minutes of the film , to optimize the quality of the picture . A vehicle variation of the Batplane and Batcopter termed the `` Bat '' , an underground prison set , and a new Batcave set were created specifically for the film . As with The Dark Knight , viral marketing campaigns began early during production . When filming concluded , Warner Bros. refocused its campaign : developing promotional websites , releasing the first six minutes of the film , screening theatrical trailers , and sending out information regarding the film 's plot . The Dark Knight Rises premiered in New York City on July 16 , 2012 . The film was released in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 20 , 2012 . It received positive reviews from critics , many of whom named it one of the best films of 2012 . Like its predecessor , the film grossed over $ 1 billion worldwide at the box office , making it the second film in the Batman film series to earn $ 1 billion . It is currently the 17th-highest-grossing film of all time , the third-highest-grossing film of 2012 , and the fourth-highest-grossing superhero film of all time . | 0 The Dark Knight Rises is a 2012 British-American superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan , who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan , and the story with David S. Goyer . Christopher Nolan Christopher Nolan Jonathan Nolan Jonathan Nolan David S. Goyer David S. Goyer superhero film superhero film The Dark Knight The Dark Knight (film)
1 Featuring the DC Comics character Batman , the film is the final installment in Nolan 's Batman film trilogy , and the sequel to Batman Begins -LRB- 2005 -RRB- and The Dark Knight -LRB- 2008 -RRB- . DC Comics DC Comics Batman Batman Batman Begins Batman Begins The Dark Knight The Dark Knight (film)
2 Christian Bale reprises the lead role of Bruce Wayne/Batman , with a returning cast of allies : Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth , Gary Oldman as James Gordon , and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox . Christian Bale Christian Bale Michael Caine Michael Caine Gary Oldman Gary Oldman Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman Batman Batman Alfred Pennyworth Alfred Pennyworth James Gordon James Gordon (comics) Lucius Fox Lucius Fox
3 The film introduces Selina Kyle -LRB- Anne Hathaway -RRB- , and Bane -LRB- Tom Hardy -RRB- . Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway Tom Hardy Tom Hardy Selina Kyle Catwoman Bane Bane (comics)
4 Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight , merciless revolutionary Bane forces an older Bruce Wayne to resume his role as Batman and save Gotham City from nuclear destruction . Batman Batman The Dark Knight The Dark Knight (film) Bane Bane (comics) Gotham City Gotham City
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7 Christopher Nolan was hesitant about returning to the series for a second time , but agreed after developing a story with his brother and Goyer that he felt would conclude the series on a satisfactory note . Christopher Nolan Christopher Nolan
8 Nolan drew inspiration from Bane 's comic book debut in the 1993 `` Knightfall '' storyline , the 1986 series The Dark Knight Returns , and the 1999 storyline `` No Man 's Land '' . The Dark Knight The Dark Knight (film) Bane Bane (comics) Knightfall Batman: Knightfall The Dark Knight Returns The Dark Knight Returns
9 Filming took place in locations including Jodhpur , London , Nottingham , Glasgow , Los Angeles , New York City , Newark , and Pittsburgh . Jodhpur Jodhpur Nottingham Nottingham Newark Newark, New Jersey Pittsburgh Pittsburgh New York City New York City
10 Nolan used IMAX 70 mm film cameras for much of the filming , including the first six minutes of the film , to optimize the quality of the picture . IMAX IMAX
11 A vehicle variation of the Batplane and Batcopter termed the `` Bat '' , an underground prison set , and a new Batcave set were created specifically for the film . Batplane Batplane Batcopter Batcopter Batcave Batcave
12 As with The Dark Knight , viral marketing campaigns began early during production . The Dark Knight The Dark Knight (film) viral marketing viral marketing
13 When filming concluded , Warner Bros. refocused its campaign : developing promotional websites , releasing the first six minutes of the film , screening theatrical trailers , and sending out information regarding the film 's plot .
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16 The Dark Knight Rises premiered in New York City on July 16 , 2012 . The Dark Knight The Dark Knight (film) New York City New York City
17 The film was released in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 20 , 2012 .
18 It received positive reviews from critics , many of whom named it one of the best films of 2012 . films of 2012 2012 in film
19 Like its predecessor , the film grossed over $ 1 billion worldwide at the box office , making it the second film in the Batman film series to earn $ 1 billion . Batman Batman
20 It is currently the 17th-highest-grossing film of all time , the third-highest-grossing film of 2012 , and the fourth-highest-grossing superhero film of all time . superhero film superhero film 17th-highest-grossing film of all time List of highest-grossing films third-highest-grossing film of 2012 2012 in film
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The_Entire_History_of_You | `` The Entire History of You '' is the third episode of the first series of British science fiction anthology series Black Mirror . It was written by the creator of Peep Show and Fresh Meat , Jesse Armstrong , making it the only episode of the series not written or co-written by creator and showrunner Charlie Brooker . It was directed by Brian Welsh , and first aired on Channel 4 on 18 December 2011 . The episode , set in an alternative reality where most people have `` grains '' recording everything they do , see , or hear , and allowing them to play back their memories in front of their eyes or on a screen , tells the story of Liam -LRB- Toby Kebbell -RRB- , a man who starts suspecting that his wife Ffion -LRB- Jodie Whittaker -RRB- might have an affair . `` The Entire History of You '' received positive reviews . In 2013 , Robert Downey , Jr. optioned the episode to potentially be made into a film by Warner Bros. and his own production company Team Downey . | 0 `` The Entire History of You '' is the third episode of the first series of British science fiction anthology series Black Mirror . Black Mirror Black Mirror British List of British television programmes science fiction Science fiction on television anthology series anthology series
1 It was written by the creator of Peep Show and Fresh Meat , Jesse Armstrong , making it the only episode of the series not written or co-written by creator and showrunner Charlie Brooker . Jesse Armstrong Jesse Armstrong Peep Show Peep Show (TV series) Fresh Meat Fresh Meat (TV series) Charlie Brooker Charlie Brooker
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9 In 2013 , Robert Downey , Jr. optioned the episode to potentially be made into a film by Warner Bros. and his own production company Team Downey . optioned Option (filmmaking) Team Downey Team Downey
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The_Conjuring | The Conjuring is a 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes . It is the first film in The Conjuring franchise . Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga star as Ed and Lorraine Warren , paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent cases of haunting . Their reports inspired The Amityville Horror . The Warrens come to the assistance of the Perron family -LRB- Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor -RRB- , who are experiencing increasingly disturbing events in their farmhouse in Rhode Island in 1971 . The Conjuring was released in the United States and Canada on July 19 , 2013 , and in the United Kingdom and India on August 6 , 2013 . The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $ 318 million worldwide from its $ 20 million budget , making it one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time . A sequel , The Conjuring 2 , was released on June 10 , 2016 , also to critical and huge commercial success . | 0 The Conjuring is a 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey Hayes . James Wan James Wan Chad Hayes Chad Hayes (writer) Carey Hayes Carey Hayes supernatural supernatural fiction horror film horror film
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2 Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga star as Ed and Lorraine Warren , paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent cases of haunting . Vera Farmiga Vera Farmiga Patrick Wilson Patrick Wilson (American actor) Ed and Lorraine Warren Ed and Lorraine Warren paranormal investigators Ghost hunting haunting haunting
3 Their reports inspired The Amityville Horror . The Amityville Horror The Amityville Horror
4 The Warrens come to the assistance of the Perron family -LRB- Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor -RRB- , who are experiencing increasingly disturbing events in their farmhouse in Rhode Island in 1971 . Ron Livingston Ron Livingston Lili Taylor Lili Taylor Rhode Island Rhode Island
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8 The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $ 318 million worldwide from its $ 20 million budget , making it one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time .
9 A sequel , The Conjuring 2 , was released on June 10 , 2016 , also to critical and huge commercial success . The Conjuring 2 The Conjuring 2
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The_Hobbit_-LRB-film_series-RRB- | The Hobbit is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson . They are based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien , with large portions of the trilogy inspired by the appendices to The Return of the King , which expand on the story told in The Hobbit , as well as new material and characters written especially for the films . Together they act as a prequel to Jackson 's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy . The films are subtitled An Unexpected Journey -LRB- 2012 -RRB- , The Desolation of Smaug -LRB- 2013 -RRB- , and The Battle of the Five Armies -LRB- 2014 -RRB- . The screenplay was written by Fran Walsh , Philippa Boyens , Jackson , and Guillermo del Toro , who was originally chosen to direct before his departure from the project . The films take place in the fictional world of Middle-earth sixty years before the beginning of The Lord of the Rings , and follow hobbit Bilbo Baggins -LRB- Martin Freeman -RRB- , who is convinced by the wizard Gandalf the Grey -LRB- Ian McKellen -RRB- to accompany thirteen dwarves , led by Thorin Oakenshield -LRB- Richard Armitage -RRB- , on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug -LRB- voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch -RRB- . The films also expand upon certain elements from the novel and other source material , such as Gandalf 's investigation at Dol Guldur , and the pursuit of Azog and Bolg , who seek vengeance against Thorin and his ancestors . The films feature an ensemble cast that also includes James Nesbitt , Ken Stott , Evangeline Lilly , Lee Pace and Luke Evans , with several actors reprising their roles from The Lord of the Rings , including Cate Blanchett , Orlando Bloom , Ian Holm , Christopher Lee , Hugo Weaving , Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis . The films also feature Manu Bennett , Sylvester McCoy , Stephen Fry , Mikael Persbrandt , Barry Humphries , and Lawrence Makoare . Also returning for production , among others , were illustrators John Howe and Alan Lee , art director Dan Hennah , cinematographer Andrew Lesnie , and composer Howard Shore , while props were again crafted by Weta Workshop , with visual effects managed by Weta Digital . The first film in the series premiered at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington , New Zealand on 28 November 2012 . One hundred thousand people lined the red carpet on Courtenay Place , and the entire event was broadcast live on television in New Zealand and streamed over the Internet . The second film of the series premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles , California on 2 December 2013 . The third and final film premiered at Leicester Square in London on 1 December 2014 . The series was a major financial success , with the films classified as one of the highest-grossing film series of all time , going on to outgross The Lord of the Rings film trilogy . Although critically considered to be inferior to The Lord of the Rings , it was nominated for various awards and won several , though not as many as its predecessor . | 0 The Hobbit is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson . Peter Jackson Peter Jackson The Hobbit The Hobbit film series film series high fantasy high fantasy adventure films adventure films
1 They are based on the 1937 novel The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien , with large portions of the trilogy inspired by the appendices to The Return of the King , which expand on the story told in The Hobbit , as well as new material and characters written especially for the films . The Hobbit The Hobbit J. R. R. Tolkien J. R. R. Tolkien The Return of the King The Return of the King
2 Together they act as a prequel to Jackson 's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy . prequel prequel The Lord of the Rings The Lord of the Rings (film series)
3 The films are subtitled An Unexpected Journey -LRB- 2012 -RRB- , The Desolation of Smaug -LRB- 2013 -RRB- , and The Battle of the Five Armies -LRB- 2014 -RRB- . An Unexpected Journey The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The Desolation of Smaug The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug The Battle of the Five Armies The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Smaug Smaug
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7 The films take place in the fictional world of Middle-earth sixty years before the beginning of The Lord of the Rings , and follow hobbit Bilbo Baggins -LRB- Martin Freeman -RRB- , who is convinced by the wizard Gandalf the Grey -LRB- Ian McKellen -RRB- to accompany thirteen dwarves , led by Thorin Oakenshield -LRB- Richard Armitage -RRB- , on a quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug -LRB- voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch -RRB- . Ian McKellen Ian McKellen Martin Freeman Martin Freeman Richard Armitage Richard Armitage (actor) Benedict Cumberbatch Benedict Cumberbatch Middle-earth Middle-earth The Lord of the Rings The Lord of the Rings (film series) hobbit hobbit Bilbo Baggins Bilbo Baggins wizard Wizard (Middle-earth) Gandalf the Grey Gandalf thirteen dwarves Characters in The Hobbit#Thorin's Company Thorin Oakenshield Thorin Oakenshield Lonely Mountain Lonely Mountain dragon Dragon (Middle-earth) Smaug Smaug
8 The films also expand upon certain elements from the novel and other source material , such as Gandalf 's investigation at Dol Guldur , and the pursuit of Azog and Bolg , who seek vengeance against Thorin and his ancestors . Dol Guldur Dol Guldur Azog Azog Bolg Bolg ancestors Durin's folk
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12 The films also feature Manu Bennett , Sylvester McCoy , Stephen Fry , Mikael Persbrandt , Barry Humphries , and Lawrence Makoare . Manu Bennett Manu Bennett Sylvester McCoy Sylvester McCoy Stephen Fry Stephen Fry Mikael Persbrandt Mikael Persbrandt Barry Humphries Barry Humphries Lawrence Makoare Lawrence Makoare
13 Also returning for production , among others , were illustrators John Howe and Alan Lee , art director Dan Hennah , cinematographer Andrew Lesnie , and composer Howard Shore , while props were again crafted by Weta Workshop , with visual effects managed by Weta Digital . Howard Shore Howard Shore Andrew Lesnie Andrew Lesnie John Howe John Howe (illustrator) Alan Lee Alan Lee (illustrator) Dan Hennah Dan Hennah Weta Workshop Weta Workshop Weta Digital Weta Digital
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16 The first film in the series premiered at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington , New Zealand on 28 November 2012 . Embassy Theatre Embassy Theatre, Wellington Wellington Wellington New Zealand New Zealand
17 One hundred thousand people lined the red carpet on Courtenay Place , and the entire event was broadcast live on television in New Zealand and streamed over the Internet . New Zealand New Zealand Courtenay Place Courtenay Place, Wellington streamed Streaming media
18 The second film of the series premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles , California on 2 December 2013 . Dolby Theatre Dolby Theatre Los Angeles Los Angeles California California
19 The third and final film premiered at Leicester Square in London on 1 December 2014 . Leicester Square Leicester Square
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23 Although critically considered to be inferior to The Lord of the Rings , it was nominated for various awards and won several , though not as many as its predecessor . The Lord of the Rings The Lord of the Rings (film series)
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The_Hateful_Eight | The Hateful Eight is a 2015 American revisionist Western mystery film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino . It stars Samuel L. Jackson , Kurt Russell , Jennifer Jason Leigh , Walton Goggins , Demián Bichir , Tim Roth , Michael Madsen , and Bruce Dern as eight strangers who seek refuge from a blizzard in a stagecoach stopover some time after the American Civil War . Tarantino announced The Hateful Eight in November 2013 , having originally conceived it as a novel and sequel to his previous film Django Unchained -LRB- 2012 -RRB- . After the script leaked in January 2014 , he cancelled the film but announced that he had changed his mind after directing a live reading of the script at the United Artists Theater in Los Angeles . Filming began on December 8 , 2014 , near Telluride , Colorado . The original score composed by Ennio Morricone , the first for a Tarantino film , was Morricone 's first complete Western score in 34 years , and his first score for a high-profile Hollywood production since Brian De Palma 's Mission to Mars in 2000 . Distributed by The Weinstein Company in the United States , The Hateful Eight was released on December 25 , 2015 , in a roadshow release in 70 mm film . It had a wide digital release on December 30 , 2015 . It received positive reviews , with Leigh receiving considerable praise . For his work on the score , Morricone won the Golden Globe and his first Academy Award for Best Original Score . The film also earned two Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress -LRB- Leigh -RRB- and Best Cinematography -LRB- Robert Richardson -RRB- . | 0 The Hateful Eight is a 2015 American revisionist Western mystery film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino . Quentin Tarantino Quentin Tarantino revisionist Western revisionist Western mystery film mystery film
1 It stars Samuel L. Jackson , Kurt Russell , Jennifer Jason Leigh , Walton Goggins , Demián Bichir , Tim Roth , Michael Madsen , and Bruce Dern as eight strangers who seek refuge from a blizzard in a stagecoach stopover some time after the American Civil War . Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson Kurt Russell Kurt Russell Jennifer Jason Leigh Jennifer Jason Leigh Walton Goggins Walton Goggins Demián Bichir Demián Bichir Tim Roth Tim Roth Michael Madsen Michael Madsen Bruce Dern Bruce Dern stagecoach stagecoach American Civil War American Civil War
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5 After the script leaked in January 2014 , he cancelled the film but announced that he had changed his mind after directing a live reading of the script at the United Artists Theater in Los Angeles . leaked Internet leak United Artists Theater Ace Hotel Los Angeles#United Artists Theater
6 Filming began on December 8 , 2014 , near Telluride , Colorado . Filming Principal photography
7 The original score composed by Ennio Morricone , the first for a Tarantino film , was Morricone 's first complete Western score in 34 years , and his first score for a high-profile Hollywood production since Brian De Palma 's Mission to Mars in 2000 . Ennio Morricone Ennio Morricone original score The Hateful Eight (soundtrack) Brian De Palma Brian De Palma Mission to Mars Mission to Mars
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12 It received positive reviews , with Leigh receiving considerable praise .
13 For his work on the score , Morricone won the Golden Globe and his first Academy Award for Best Original Score . Golden Globe Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score Academy Award for Best Original Score Academy Award for Best Original Score Academy Award Academy Award
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The_Suburbs_-LRB-album-RRB- | The Suburbs is the third studio album by the Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire , released in August 2010 . Coinciding with the announcement the band released a limited edition 12-inch single containing two tracks from the album , `` The Suburbs '' and `` Month of May '' . The album debuted at No. 1 on the Irish Albums Chart , the UK Albums Chart , the US Billboard 200 chart , and the Canadian Albums Chart . It won Album of the Year at the 2011 Grammy Awards , Best International Album at the 2011 BRIT Awards , Album of the Year at the 2011 Juno Awards , and the 2011 Polaris Music Prize for best Canadian album . Two weeks after winning Grammy 's Album of the Year , the album jumped from No. 52 to No. 12 on the Billboard 200 , the album 's highest ranking since August 2010 . Arcade Fire released a deluxe edition CD/DVD of The Suburbs on June 27 , 2011 -LRB- everywhere except the U.S. and Canada -RRB- . The American and Canadian versions were released on August 2 , 2011 , to coincide with the original album 's anniversary . The new version included two brand new tracks recorded during The Suburbs album sessions -LRB- `` Culture War '' and `` Speaking in Tongues '' , the latter featuring David Byrne -RRB- , an extended version of album track `` Wasted Hours '' , Spike Jonze 's short film , Scenes from the Suburbs , and an 80-page booklet as well as other exclusive content . | 0 The Suburbs is the third studio album by the Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire , released in August 2010 . Arcade Fire Arcade Fire indie rock indie rock
1 Coinciding with the announcement the band released a limited edition 12-inch single containing two tracks from the album , `` The Suburbs '' and `` Month of May '' . 12-inch single 12-inch single
2 The album debuted at No. 1 on the Irish Albums Chart , the UK Albums Chart , the US Billboard 200 chart , and the Canadian Albums Chart . Irish Albums Chart Irish Albums Chart UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart Canadian Albums Chart Canadian Albums Chart
3 It won Album of the Year at the 2011 Grammy Awards , Best International Album at the 2011 BRIT Awards , Album of the Year at the 2011 Juno Awards , and the 2011 Polaris Music Prize for best Canadian album . Album of the Year Grammy Award for Album of the Year 2011 Grammy Awards 53rd Grammy Awards 2011 BRIT Awards 2011 BRIT Awards 2011 Juno Awards Juno Awards of 2011 Polaris Music Prize Polaris Music Prize
4 Two weeks after winning Grammy 's Album of the Year , the album jumped from No. 52 to No. 12 on the Billboard 200 , the album 's highest ranking since August 2010 . Album of the Year Grammy Award for Album of the Year
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7 Arcade Fire released a deluxe edition CD/DVD of The Suburbs on June 27 , 2011 -LRB- everywhere except the U.S. and Canada -RRB- . Arcade Fire Arcade Fire
8 The American and Canadian versions were released on August 2 , 2011 , to coincide with the original album 's anniversary .
9 The new version included two brand new tracks recorded during The Suburbs album sessions -LRB- `` Culture War '' and `` Speaking in Tongues '' , the latter featuring David Byrne -RRB- , an extended version of album track `` Wasted Hours '' , Spike Jonze 's short film , Scenes from the Suburbs , and an 80-page booklet as well as other exclusive content . Speaking in Tongues Speaking in Tongues (song) David Byrne David Byrne Spike Jonze Spike Jonze
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The_OA | The OA is an American mystery drama web television series with science fiction , supernatural , and fantasy elements , which debuted on Netflix on December 16 , 2016 . Created and executive produced by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij , the series is their third collaboration . The series consists of eight episodes , all directed by Batmanglij , and is produced by Plan B Entertainment and Anonymous Content . In the series , Marling stars as a young woman named Prairie Johnson who resurfaces after having been missing for seven years . Prairie now calls herself `` The OA '' and can see , despite having been blind before her disappearance . The OA received generally favorable critical reception . The series ' directing , visuals and acting were often singled out . Reviews also ranged from highly positive to highly negative , with several reviewers drawing both favorable and unfavorable comparisons with Stranger Things , another science fiction series that debuted on Netflix earlier in the year . On February 8 , 2017 , Netflix renewed the series for a second season . | 0 The OA is an American mystery drama web television series with science fiction , supernatural , and fantasy elements , which debuted on Netflix on December 16 , 2016 . Netflix Netflix mystery Mystery film web television web television science fiction science fiction supernatural Supernatural fiction fantasy fantasy
1 Created and executive produced by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij , the series is their third collaboration . Brit Marling Brit Marling Zal Batmanglij Zal Batmanglij
2 The series consists of eight episodes , all directed by Batmanglij , and is produced by Plan B Entertainment and Anonymous Content . Plan B Entertainment Plan B Entertainment Anonymous Content Anonymous Content
3 In the series , Marling stars as a young woman named Prairie Johnson who resurfaces after having been missing for seven years .
4 Prairie now calls herself `` The OA '' and can see , despite having been blind before her disappearance .
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8 The series ' directing , visuals and acting were often singled out .
9 Reviews also ranged from highly positive to highly negative , with several reviewers drawing both favorable and unfavorable comparisons with Stranger Things , another science fiction series that debuted on Netflix earlier in the year . Netflix Netflix science fiction science fiction Stranger Things Stranger Things
10 On February 8 , 2017 , Netflix renewed the series for a second season . Netflix Netflix
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The_Deuce_-LRB-TV_series-RRB- | The Deuce is an upcoming American television drama series set in and around Times Square , New York . Created and written by author and former police reporter David Simon along with frequent collaborator George Pelecanos , the series pilot began shooting in October 2015 . It was picked up to series in January 2016 . It will be broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States . The first season will consist of eight episodes . It will premiere on September 10 , 2017 . The Deuce tells the story of the legalization and ensuing rise of the porn industry in New York beginning in the 1970s . Themes explored include the rise of HIV , the violence of the drug epidemic and the resulting real estate booms and busts that coincided with the change . | 0 The Deuce is an upcoming American television drama series set in and around Times Square , New York .
1 Created and written by author and former police reporter David Simon along with frequent collaborator George Pelecanos , the series pilot began shooting in October 2015 . David Simon David Simon George Pelecanos George Pelecanos
2 It was picked up to series in January 2016 .
3 It will be broadcast by the premium cable network HBO in the United States . HBO HBO
4 The first season will consist of eight episodes .
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8 The Deuce tells the story of the legalization and ensuing rise of the porn industry in New York beginning in the 1970s .
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The_Wild_Thornberrys | The Wild Thornberrys is an American animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2004 . The show returned to The '90s Are All That for one night , and aired on March 21 , 2013 . The show aired on Nicktoonsters in the United Kingdom . Following Shout ! Factory 's acquisition of the title in February 2011 , all 5 seasons have been released on DVD . | 0 The Wild Thornberrys is an American animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2004 . Nickelodeon Nickelodeon
1 The show returned to The '90s Are All That for one night , and aired on March 21 , 2013 . The '90s Are All That The '90s Are All That
2 The show aired on Nicktoonsters in the United Kingdom . Nicktoonsters Nicktoonsters
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The_Jungle_Book_-LRB-2016_film-RRB- | The Jungle Book is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film , directed and co-produced by Jon Favreau , produced by Walt Disney Pictures , and written by Justin Marks . Based on Rudyard Kipling 's eponymous collective works and inspired by Walt Disney 's 1967 animated film of the same name , The Jungle Book is a live-action/CGI film that tells the story of Mowgli , an orphaned human boy who , guided by his animal guardians , sets out on a journey of self-discovery while evading the threatening Shere Khan . The film introduces Neel Sethi as Mowgli and also features the voices of Bill Murray , Ben Kingsley , Idris Elba , Lupita Nyong ` o , Scarlett Johansson , Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Walken . Favreau , Marks and producer Brigham Taylor developed the film 's story as a balance between Disney 's animated adaptation and Kipling 's original works , borrowing elements from both into the film . Principal photography commenced in 2014 , with filming taking place entirely in Los Angeles . The film required extensive use of computer-generated imagery to portray the animals and settings . The Jungle Book was released in North America in Disney Digital 3-D , RealD 3D , IMAX 3D , D-Box , and premium large formats , on April 15 , 2016 . It became a critical and commercial success , grossing over $ 966 million , making it the fifth highest-grossing film of 2016 and the 32nd highest-grossing film of all time . The film won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects . | 0 The Jungle Book is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film , directed and co-produced by Jon Favreau , produced by Walt Disney Pictures , and written by Justin Marks . Jon Favreau Jon Favreau The Jungle Book The Jungle Book Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Pictures fantasy Fantasy film adventure film adventure film Walt Disney Walt Disney
1 Based on Rudyard Kipling 's eponymous collective works and inspired by Walt Disney 's 1967 animated film of the same name , The Jungle Book is a live-action/CGI film that tells the story of Mowgli , an orphaned human boy who , guided by his animal guardians , sets out on a journey of self-discovery while evading the threatening Shere Khan . The Jungle Book The Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling Rudyard Kipling eponymous collective works The Jungle Book Walt Disney Walt Disney 1967 animated film of the same name The Jungle Book (1967 film) live-action/CGI Films with live action and animation Mowgli Mowgli Shere Khan Shere Khan
2 The film introduces Neel Sethi as Mowgli and also features the voices of Bill Murray , Ben Kingsley , Idris Elba , Lupita Nyong ` o , Scarlett Johansson , Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Walken . Bill Murray Bill Murray Ben Kingsley Ben Kingsley Idris Elba Idris Elba Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson Giancarlo Esposito Giancarlo Esposito Christopher Walken Christopher Walken Neel Sethi Neel Sethi Mowgli Mowgli
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5 Favreau , Marks and producer Brigham Taylor developed the film 's story as a balance between Disney 's animated adaptation and Kipling 's original works , borrowing elements from both into the film .
6 Principal photography commenced in 2014 , with filming taking place entirely in Los Angeles .
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10 The Jungle Book was released in North America in Disney Digital 3-D , RealD 3D , IMAX 3D , D-Box , and premium large formats , on April 15 , 2016 . The Jungle Book The Jungle Book Disney Digital 3-D Disney Digital 3-D RealD 3D RealD 3D IMAX IMAX D-Box D-Box Technologies
11 It became a critical and commercial success , grossing over $ 966 million , making it the fifth highest-grossing film of 2016 and the 32nd highest-grossing film of all time . fifth highest-grossing film of 2016 2016 in film 32nd highest-grossing film of all time List of highest-grossing films
12 The film won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects . Academy Award for Best Visual Effects Academy Award for Best Visual Effects
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The_Twilight_Saga-COLON-_Eclipse | The Twilight Saga : Eclipse , commonly referred to as Eclipse , is a 2010 American romantic fantasy film based on Stephenie Meyer 's 2007 novel Eclipse . It is the third installment of The Twilight Saga film series , following 2008 's Twilight and 2009 's New Moon . Summit Entertainment greenlit the film in February 2009 . Directed by David Slade , the film stars Kristen Stewart , Robert Pattinson , and Taylor Lautner , reprising their roles as Bella Swan , Edward Cullen , and Jacob Black , respectively . Melissa Rosenberg , who penned the scripts for both Twilight and New Moon , returned as screenwriter . Filming began on August 17 , 2009 , at Vancouver Film Studios , and finished in late October , with post-production began early the following month . Bryce Dallas Howard was cast as Victoria , replacing Rachelle Lefevre who previously played her . The film was released worldwide on June 30 , 2010 in theatres , and became the first Twilight film to be released in IMAX . The film has received mixed reception from critics . It held the record for biggest midnight opening in the United States and Canada in box office history , grossing an estimated $ 30 million , until it was surpassed by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 in 2011 . The film then scored the biggest Wednesday opening in the United States and Canada history with $ 68,533,840 beating Transformers : Revenge of the Fallen 's $ 62 million . Eclipse has also become the film with the widest independent release , playing in over 4,416 theaters , surpassing its predecessor , The Twilight Saga : New Moon , which held the record since November 2009 . | 0 The Twilight Saga : Eclipse , commonly referred to as Eclipse , is a 2010 American romantic fantasy film based on Stephenie Meyer 's 2007 novel Eclipse . Stephenie Meyer Stephenie Meyer romantic fantasy romantic fantasy Twilight Twilight (2008 film)
1 It is the third installment of The Twilight Saga film series , following 2008 's Twilight and 2009 's New Moon . Twilight Twilight (2008 film) New Moon The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2 Summit Entertainment greenlit the film in February 2009 . Summit Entertainment Summit Entertainment greenlit Greenlight
3 Directed by David Slade , the film stars Kristen Stewart , Robert Pattinson , and Taylor Lautner , reprising their roles as Bella Swan , Edward Cullen , and Jacob Black , respectively . David Slade David Slade Kristen Stewart Kristen Stewart Robert Pattinson Robert Pattinson Taylor Lautner Taylor Lautner Bella Swan Bella Swan Edward Cullen Edward Cullen Jacob Black Jacob Black
4 Melissa Rosenberg , who penned the scripts for both Twilight and New Moon , returned as screenwriter . Melissa Rosenberg Melissa Rosenberg Twilight Twilight (2008 film) New Moon The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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6 Filming began on August 17 , 2009 , at Vancouver Film Studios , and finished in late October , with post-production began early the following month . Vancouver Film Studios Vancouver Film Studios
7 Bryce Dallas Howard was cast as Victoria , replacing Rachelle Lefevre who previously played her . Bryce Dallas Howard Bryce Dallas Howard Victoria Victoria (Twilight) Rachelle Lefevre Rachelle Lefevre
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10 The film was released worldwide on June 30 , 2010 in theatres , and became the first Twilight film to be released in IMAX . Twilight Twilight (2008 film) IMAX IMAX
11 The film has received mixed reception from critics .
12 It held the record for biggest midnight opening in the United States and Canada in box office history , grossing an estimated $ 30 million , until it was surpassed by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 in 2011 . box office box office
13 The film then scored the biggest Wednesday opening in the United States and Canada history with $ 68,533,840 beating Transformers : Revenge of the Fallen 's $ 62 million .
14 Eclipse has also become the film with the widest independent release , playing in over 4,416 theaters , surpassing its predecessor , The Twilight Saga : New Moon , which held the record since November 2009 . Twilight Twilight (2008 film) New Moon The Twilight Saga: New Moon
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The_Fugitive_-LRB-1993_film-RRB- | The Fugitive is a 1993 American action-thriller film based on the 1960s television series of the same name created by Roy Huggins . It was directed by Andrew Davis and stars Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones . After being wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife , Dr. Richard Kimble -LRB- Ford -RRB- escapes from custody and sets out to prove his innocence while pursued by a team of U.S. Marshals led by Deputy Samuel Gerard -LRB- Jones -RRB- . The Fugitive premiered in the United States on August 6 , 1993 , and was a major critical and commercial success . It was the third-highest-grossing film of 1993 domestically , with an estimated 44 million tickets sold in the US . It was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture ; Jones won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor . It was followed by a 1998 sequel , U.S. Marshals , in which Jones reprised his role as Gerard . | 0 The Fugitive is a 1993 American action-thriller film based on the 1960s television series of the same name created by Roy Huggins . The Fugitive The Fugitive (TV series) Roy Huggins Roy Huggins action-thriller film Thriller (genre)#Subgenres in film 1960s television series of the same name The Fugitive (TV series)
1 It was directed by Andrew Davis and stars Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones . Andrew Davis Andrew Davis (director) Harrison Ford Harrison Ford Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones
2 After being wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife , Dr. Richard Kimble -LRB- Ford -RRB- escapes from custody and sets out to prove his innocence while pursued by a team of U.S. Marshals led by Deputy Samuel Gerard -LRB- Jones -RRB- . U.S. Marshals U.S. Marshals (film)
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5 The Fugitive premiered in the United States on August 6 , 1993 , and was a major critical and commercial success . The Fugitive The Fugitive (TV series)
6 It was the third-highest-grossing film of 1993 domestically , with an estimated 44 million tickets sold in the US . third-highest-grossing film of 1993 1993 in film#Highest-grossing films
7 It was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture ; Jones won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor . Best Picture Academy Award for Best Picture Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
8 It was followed by a 1998 sequel , U.S. Marshals , in which Jones reprised his role as Gerard . U.S. Marshals U.S. Marshals (film)
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The_Legend_of_Tarzan_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Legend of Tarzan is a 2016 American action adventure film based on the fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs . Directed by David Yates , and written by Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer , the film stars Alexander Skarsgård as the title character , with Samuel L. Jackson , Margot Robbie , Djimon Hounsou , Jim Broadbent and Christoph Waltz in supporting roles . Principal photography began on June 21 , 2014 , at Warner Bros. . Leavesden Studios in the United Kingdom , and wrapped four months later on October 3 . The film premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on June 29 , 2016 and was theatrically released in the United States on July 1 , 2016 , in 2D , 3D , IMAX and IMAX 3D . The film grossed over $ 356 million against a budget of $ 180 million and received mixed reviews from critics . | 0 The Legend of Tarzan is a 2016 American action adventure film based on the fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs . Edgar Rice Burroughs Edgar Rice Burroughs action Action film adventure film adventure film the fictional character Tarzan
1 Directed by David Yates , and written by Adam Cozad and Craig Brewer , the film stars Alexander Skarsgård as the title character , with Samuel L. Jackson , Margot Robbie , Djimon Hounsou , Jim Broadbent and Christoph Waltz in supporting roles . David Yates David Yates Craig Brewer Craig Brewer Alexander Skarsgård Alexander Skarsgård Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson Margot Robbie Margot Robbie Djimon Hounsou Djimon Hounsou Jim Broadbent Jim Broadbent Christoph Waltz Christoph Waltz
2 Principal photography began on June 21 , 2014 , at Warner Bros. . Principal photography Principal photography
3 Leavesden Studios in the United Kingdom , and wrapped four months later on October 3 .
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The_Prestige_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Prestige is a 2006 British-American mystery thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan , from a screenplay adapted by Nolan and his brother Jonathan from Christopher Priest 's 1995 World Fantasy Award-winning novel of the same name . Its story follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden , rival stage magicians in London at the end of the 19th century . Obsessed with creating the best stage illusion , they engage in competitive one-upmanship with tragic results . The film stars Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier , Christian Bale as Alfred Borden , and David Bowie as Nikola Tesla . It also stars Michael Caine , Scarlett Johansson , Piper Perabo , Andy Serkis , and Rebecca Hall . The film reunites Nolan with actors Bale and Caine from Batman Begins and returning cinematographer Wally Pfister , production designer Nathan Crowley , film score composer David Julyan , and editor Lee Smith . The film was released on October 20 , 2006 , receiving positive reviews and strong box office results , and received Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction . Along with The Illusionist and Scoop , The Prestige was one of three films released in 2006 to explore the world of stage magicians . | 0 The Prestige is a 2006 British-American mystery thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan , from a screenplay adapted by Nolan and his brother Jonathan from Christopher Priest 's 1995 World Fantasy Award-winning novel of the same name . Christopher Nolan Christopher Nolan The Prestige The Prestige Christopher Priest Christopher Priest (novelist) mystery mystery film thriller film thriller film Jonathan Jonathan Nolan World Fantasy Award World Fantasy Award novel of the same name The Prestige
1 Its story follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden , rival stage magicians in London at the end of the 19th century . London London 19th century Victorian era
2 Obsessed with creating the best stage illusion , they engage in competitive one-upmanship with tragic results . illusion Magic (illusion)
3 The film stars Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier , Christian Bale as Alfred Borden , and David Bowie as Nikola Tesla . Hugh Jackman Hugh Jackman Christian Bale Christian Bale David Bowie David Bowie Nikola Tesla Nikola Tesla
4 It also stars Michael Caine , Scarlett Johansson , Piper Perabo , Andy Serkis , and Rebecca Hall . Michael Caine Michael Caine Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson Rebecca Hall Rebecca Hall Andy Serkis Andy Serkis Piper Perabo Piper Perabo
5 The film reunites Nolan with actors Bale and Caine from Batman Begins and returning cinematographer Wally Pfister , production designer Nathan Crowley , film score composer David Julyan , and editor Lee Smith . David Julyan David Julyan Wally Pfister Wally Pfister Lee Smith Lee Smith (editor) Batman Begins Batman Begins
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9 Along with The Illusionist and Scoop , The Prestige was one of three films released in 2006 to explore the world of stage magicians . The Prestige The Prestige The Illusionist The Illusionist (2006 film) Scoop Scoop (2006 film)
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Thomas_Pynchon | Thomas Ruggles Pynchon , Jr. -LRB- -LSB- ˈpɪnˌtʃɒn -RSB- , commonly -LSB- ˈpɪntʃən -RSB- born May 8 , 1937 -RRB- is an American novelist . A MacArthur Fellow , he is noted for his dense and complex novels . His fiction and non-fiction writings encompass a vast array of subject matter , genres and themes , including history , music , science , and mathematics . For Gravity 's Rainbow , Pynchon won the 1974 U.S. National Book Award for Fiction . Hailing from Long Island , Pynchon served two years in the United States Navy and earned an English degree from Cornell University . After publishing several short stories in the late 1950s and early 1960s , he began composing the novels for which he is best known : V. -LRB- 1963 -RRB- , The Crying of Lot 49 -LRB- 1966 -RRB- , Gravity 's Rainbow -LRB- 1973 -RRB- , and Mason & Dixon -LRB- 1997 -RRB- . Pynchon is also notoriously reclusive ; very few photographs of him have ever been published , and rumors about his location and identity have circulated since the 1960s . Pynchon 's most recent novel , Bleeding Edge , was published on September 17 , 2013 . | 0 Thomas Ruggles Pynchon , Jr. -LRB- -LSB- ˈpɪnˌtʃɒn -RSB- , commonly -LSB- ˈpɪntʃən -RSB- born May 8 , 1937 -RRB- is an American novelist .
1 A MacArthur Fellow , he is noted for his dense and complex novels . MacArthur Fellow MacArthur Fellowship
2 His fiction and non-fiction writings encompass a vast array of subject matter , genres and themes , including history , music , science , and mathematics . fiction fiction themes Theme (narrative) history history music music science science mathematics mathematics
3 For Gravity 's Rainbow , Pynchon won the 1974 U.S. National Book Award for Fiction . National Book Award for Fiction National Book Award for Fiction
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6 Hailing from Long Island , Pynchon served two years in the United States Navy and earned an English degree from Cornell University . Cornell University Cornell University Long Island Long Island United States Navy United States Navy
7 After publishing several short stories in the late 1950s and early 1960s , he began composing the novels for which he is best known : V. -LRB- 1963 -RRB- , The Crying of Lot 49 -LRB- 1966 -RRB- , Gravity 's Rainbow -LRB- 1973 -RRB- , and Mason & Dixon -LRB- 1997 -RRB- . The Crying of Lot 49 The Crying of Lot 49 Mason & Dixon Mason & Dixon
8 Pynchon is also notoriously reclusive ; very few photographs of him have ever been published , and rumors about his location and identity have circulated since the 1960s . reclusive Recluse
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The_Champ_-LRB-1979_film-RRB- | The Champ is a 1979 American drama sports film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and a remake of the 1931 Academy Award-winning film of the same name which was directed by King Vidor . It stars Jon Voight , Faye Dunaway , and Ricky Schroder . It is also the final film for actress Joan Blondell to be released during her lifetime . Blondell , who died from leukemia on Christmas Day eight months later , also starred in two other films that were released after her death . | 0 The Champ is a 1979 American drama sports film directed by Franco Zeffirelli and a remake of the 1931 Academy Award-winning film of the same name which was directed by King Vidor . Franco Zeffirelli Franco Zeffirelli drama drama (film and television) sports film sports film Academy Award Academy Award for Best Picture film of the same name The Champ (1931 film) King Vidor King Vidor
1 It stars Jon Voight , Faye Dunaway , and Ricky Schroder . Jon Voight Jon Voight Faye Dunaway Faye Dunaway Ricky Schroder Ricky Schroder
2 It is also the final film for actress Joan Blondell to be released during her lifetime . Joan Blondell Joan Blondell
3 Blondell , who died from leukemia on Christmas Day eight months later , also starred in two other films that were released after her death . leukemia leukemia
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The_Day_of_the_Doctor | `` The Day of the Doctor '' is a special episode of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who , marking the programme 's 50th anniversary . It was written by Steven Moffat , an executive producer alongside Faith Penhale . It was shown on BBC One on 23 November 2013 , in both 2D and 3D . The special was broadcast simultaneously in 94 countries , and was shown concurrently in 3D in some cinemas . It achieved the Guinness World Record for the largest ever simulcast of a TV drama and won the Radio Times Audience Award at the 2014 British Academy Television Awards . The 77-minute episode shows the last day of the Time War , in which the War Doctor -LRB- John Hurt -RRB- chooses to kill both Daleks and his own race of Time Lords to end the destructive conflict , paralleling this with a present-day choice by paramilitary organisation UNIT to destroy London rather than allow an alien invasion . Revising the back story , the Doctor succumbs to Clara Oswald 's plea to change his mind ; and instead , at the last instant of the Time War , he hides his war-torn home planet in time , rather than destroy it . Unfortunately , the time distortions incurred leave his past selves with no memory of his changed decision . The episode starred Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and Jenna Coleman as his companion , Clara Oswald . Previous lead actors David Tennant and Billie Piper returned for the episode , Tennant reprising his role as the Tenth Doctor , while Piper portrayed a sentient doomsday weapon called the Moment , projected as an image based on her character Rose Tyler . She is invisible and inaudible to everyone but the War Doctor -LRB- John Hurt -RRB- . Other appearances included a very brief glimpse of the then-upcoming Twelfth Doctor -LRB- Peter Capaldi -RRB- , who would succeed Matt Smith in `` The Time of the Doctor '' , and a guest appearance by Fourth Doctor actor Tom Baker , in his late 70s . Rounding out the guest cast were Joanna Page as Queen Elizabeth I and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart , the daughter of 1970s central figure Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart . The special also featured the return of the Daleks and the Zygons , shape-shifting aliens who had previously appeared only in Terror of the Zygons -LRB- 1975 -RRB- . As the episode celebrated fifty years of the programme , it referenced and alluded to various concepts featured throughout the show 's run . It has been described by series producer Marcus Wilson as a `` love letter to the fans '' and by the controller of BBC One , Danny Cohen , as an `` event drama '' . | 0 `` The Day of the Doctor '' is a special episode of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who , marking the programme 's 50th anniversary . special episode Television special science fiction television science fiction television Doctor Who Doctor Who
1 It was written by Steven Moffat , an executive producer alongside Faith Penhale . Steven Moffat Steven Moffat
2 It was shown on BBC One on 23 November 2013 , in both 2D and 3D . BBC One BBC One
3 The special was broadcast simultaneously in 94 countries , and was shown concurrently in 3D in some cinemas .
4 It achieved the Guinness World Record for the largest ever simulcast of a TV drama and won the Radio Times Audience Award at the 2014 British Academy Television Awards . Guinness World Record Guinness World Record simulcast simulcast Radio Times Radio Times 2014 British Academy Television Awards 2014 British Academy Television Awards
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8 Revising the back story , the Doctor succumbs to Clara Oswald 's plea to change his mind ; and instead , at the last instant of the Time War , he hides his war-torn home planet in time , rather than destroy it . Clara Oswald Clara Oswald Time War Time War (Doctor Who) back story back story
9 Unfortunately , the time distortions incurred leave his past selves with no memory of his changed decision .
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13 Previous lead actors David Tennant and Billie Piper returned for the episode , Tennant reprising his role as the Tenth Doctor , while Piper portrayed a sentient doomsday weapon called the Moment , projected as an image based on her character Rose Tyler . David Tennant David Tennant Tenth Doctor Tenth Doctor Billie Piper Billie Piper Rose Tyler Rose Tyler
14 She is invisible and inaudible to everyone but the War Doctor -LRB- John Hurt -RRB- . John Hurt John Hurt War Doctor War Doctor
15 Other appearances included a very brief glimpse of the then-upcoming Twelfth Doctor -LRB- Peter Capaldi -RRB- , who would succeed Matt Smith in `` The Time of the Doctor '' , and a guest appearance by Fourth Doctor actor Tom Baker , in his late 70s . Matt Smith Matt Smith (actor) Tom Baker Tom Baker The Time of the Doctor The Time of the Doctor Twelfth Doctor Twelfth Doctor Peter Capaldi Peter Capaldi Fourth Doctor Fourth Doctor
16 Rounding out the guest cast were Joanna Page as Queen Elizabeth I and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart , the daughter of 1970s central figure Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart . Jemma Redgrave Jemma Redgrave Kate Stewart List of UNIT personnel#Kate Stewart Joanna Page Joanna Page Queen Elizabeth I Elizabeth I of England Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
17 The special also featured the return of the Daleks and the Zygons , shape-shifting aliens who had previously appeared only in Terror of the Zygons -LRB- 1975 -RRB- . Daleks Daleks shape-shifting shape-shifting Terror of the Zygons Terror of the Zygons
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The_Right_Stuff_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Right Stuff is a 1983 American epic historical drama film that was adapted from Tom Wolfe 's best-selling 1979 book of the same name about the Navy , Marine and Air Force test pilots who were involved in aeronautical research at Edwards Air Force Base , California , as well as the seven military pilots who were selected to be the astronauts for Project Mercury , the first manned spaceflight by the United States . The Right Stuff stars Ed Harris , Scott Glenn , Sam Shepard , Fred Ward , Dennis Quaid and Barbara Hershey . Levon Helm is the narrator in the introduction and elsewhere in the film , as well as having a co-starring role as Air Force test pilot Jack Ridley . In 2013 the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' . | 0 The Right Stuff is a 1983 American epic historical drama film that was adapted from Tom Wolfe 's best-selling 1979 book of the same name about the Navy , Marine and Air Force test pilots who were involved in aeronautical research at Edwards Air Force Base , California , as well as the seven military pilots who were selected to be the astronauts for Project Mercury , the first manned spaceflight by the United States . The Right Stuff The Right Stuff (book) Tom Wolfe Tom Wolfe epic Epic film historical drama film historical period drama 1979 book of the same name The Right Stuff (book) aeronautical research aeronautics Edwards Air Force Base Edwards Air Force Base California California Project Mercury Project Mercury manned spaceflight manned spaceflight
1 The Right Stuff stars Ed Harris , Scott Glenn , Sam Shepard , Fred Ward , Dennis Quaid and Barbara Hershey . The Right Stuff The Right Stuff (book) Fred Ward Fred Ward Scott Glenn Scott Glenn Ed Harris Ed Harris Dennis Quaid Dennis Quaid Sam Shepard Sam Shepard Barbara Hershey Barbara Hershey
2 Levon Helm is the narrator in the introduction and elsewhere in the film , as well as having a co-starring role as Air Force test pilot Jack Ridley . Levon Helm Levon Helm test pilot test pilot Jack Ridley Jack Ridley (pilot)
3 In 2013 the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' . National Film Registry National Film Registry Library of Congress Library of Congress
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The_Sopranos | The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase . The story revolves around the fictional character , New Jersey-based Italian American mobster Tony Soprano -LRB- James Gandolfini -RRB- . The series portrays the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and his criminal organization . These are often highlighted during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi -LRB- Lorraine Bracco -RRB- . The series features Tony 's family members , mafia colleagues and rivals , in prominent roles and story arcs , most notably his wife Carmela -LRB- Edie Falco -RRB- and protégé Christopher Moltisanti -LRB- Michael Imperioli -RRB- . After the pilot was ordered in 1997 , the show premiered on the premium cable network HBO in the United States on January 10 , 1999 , and ran its six seasons with 86 episodes to June 10 , 2007 . The series then went through syndication and has been broadcast on A&E in the United States and internationally . The Sopranos was produced by HBO , Chase Films , and Brad Grey Television . It was primarily filmed at Silvercup Studios , New York City , and on location in New Jersey . The executive producers throughout the show 's run were David Chase , Brad Grey , Robin Green , Mitchell Burgess , Ilene S. Landress , Terence Winter , and Matthew Weiner . The Sopranos is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time . The series also won a multitude of awards , including Peabody Awards for its first two seasons , 21 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards . A staple of 2000s American popular culture , the series has been the subject of critical analysis , controversy , and parody . It has spawned books , a video game , high-charting soundtrack albums , and a large amount of assorted merchandise . Several members of the show 's cast and crew who were previously largely unknown to the public have had successful careers after The Sopranos . In 2013 , the Writers Guild of America named The Sopranos the best-written TV series of all time , while TV Guide ranked it the best television series of all time . | 0 The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase . David Chase David Chase crime drama crime film#In television television series television program
1 The story revolves around the fictional character , New Jersey-based Italian American mobster Tony Soprano -LRB- James Gandolfini -RRB- . James Gandolfini James Gandolfini New Jersey New Jersey Italian American Italian American mobster American Mafia Tony Soprano Tony Soprano
2 The series portrays the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and his criminal organization . criminal organization organized crime
3 These are often highlighted during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi -LRB- Lorraine Bracco -RRB- . Lorraine Bracco Lorraine Bracco psychiatrist psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi Jennifer Melfi
4 The series features Tony 's family members , mafia colleagues and rivals , in prominent roles and story arcs , most notably his wife Carmela -LRB- Edie Falco -RRB- and protégé Christopher Moltisanti -LRB- Michael Imperioli -RRB- . Edie Falco Edie Falco Michael Imperioli Michael Imperioli Carmela Carmela Soprano Christopher Moltisanti Christopher Moltisanti
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8 The series then went through syndication and has been broadcast on A&E in the United States and internationally . syndication Broadcast syndication broadcast broadcasting A&E A&E (TV channel)
9 The Sopranos was produced by HBO , Chase Films , and Brad Grey Television . Brad Grey Brad Grey HBO HBO
10 It was primarily filmed at Silvercup Studios , New York City , and on location in New Jersey . New Jersey New Jersey Silvercup Studios Silvercup Studios
11 The executive producers throughout the show 's run were David Chase , Brad Grey , Robin Green , Mitchell Burgess , Ilene S. Landress , Terence Winter , and Matthew Weiner . David Chase David Chase Terence Winter Terence Winter Robin Green Robin Green Mitchell Burgess Mitchell Burgess Matthew Weiner Matthew Weiner Brad Grey Brad Grey executive producers Executive producer#Motion pictures
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15 The series also won a multitude of awards , including Peabody Awards for its first two seasons , 21 Primetime Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards . a multitude of awards List of awards and nominations received by The Sopranos
16 A staple of 2000s American popular culture , the series has been the subject of critical analysis , controversy , and parody . American popular culture Culture of the United States
17 It has spawned books , a video game , high-charting soundtrack albums , and a large amount of assorted merchandise . a video game The Sopranos: Road to Respect merchandise product (business)
18 Several members of the show 's cast and crew who were previously largely unknown to the public have had successful careers after The Sopranos .
19 In 2013 , the Writers Guild of America named The Sopranos the best-written TV series of all time , while TV Guide ranked it the best television series of all time . television series television program Writers Guild of America Writers Guild of America, West TV Guide TV Guide
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This_Town_-LRB-Niall_Horan_song-RRB- | `` This Town '' is a song recorded by Irish singer Niall Horan , released as his debut single on 29 September 2016 by Capitol Records . An accompanying music video of a live performance was released the same date . The song was written by Horan , Jamie Scott , Mike Needle , Daniel Bryer , Aodhán Dorrian and produced by Greg Kurstin . It is Horan 's first solo single , as well as the first solo single released by any of One Direction 's remaining members , following the hiatus of the band , which was announced earlier in 2016 . Since its release , it has peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart , and number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . | 0 `` This Town '' is a song recorded by Irish singer Niall Horan , released as his debut single on 29 September 2016 by Capitol Records . Niall Horan Niall Horan Capitol Capitol Records Irish Irish people Capitol Records Capitol Records
1 An accompanying music video of a live performance was released the same date .
2 The song was written by Horan , Jamie Scott , Mike Needle , Daniel Bryer , Aodhán Dorrian and produced by Greg Kurstin . Jamie Scott Jamie Scott Greg Kurstin Greg Kurstin
3 It is Horan 's first solo single , as well as the first solo single released by any of One Direction 's remaining members , following the hiatus of the band , which was announced earlier in 2016 . One Direction One Direction
4 Since its release , it has peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart , and number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart
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The_Colour_and_the_Shape | The Colour and the Shape is the second studio album by the American rock band Foo Fighters . Produced by Gil Norton , it was released through Capitol Records and the group 's own Roswell Records on May 20 , 1997 . The record is the debut of the Foo Fighters as a group , as the band 's previous record , Foo Fighters -LRB- 1995 -RRB- , was primarily recorded by frontman Dave Grohl and friend Barrett Jones as a demo . After the project ballooned and became an international success , the group convened for pre-production in the fall of 1996 and brought in producer Norton to establish a pop sensibility for the tracks . The band strived to create a full-fledged rock record , although the music press predicted another grunge offshoot . Primarily inspired by Grohl 's divorce from photographer Jennifer Youngblood in 1996 , the lyricism on the record is substantially more introspective and the music more developed . The album 's track listing was designed to resemble a therapy session , splitting the album between up-tempo tracks and ballads , reflecting conflicting emotions . Early sessions at Washington farm studio Bear Creek were poor and led the band to discard most of the recordings . The band regrouped without drummer William Goldsmith in early 1997 to record a second time at Hollywood 's Grandmaster Recordings , with Grohl sitting in on drums instead . Goldsmith was offended and disgruntled that most of his material was re-recorded and left the band shortly thereafter . Main singles `` Monkey Wrench '' , `` Everlong '' and `` My Hero '' peaked within the top ten on United States rock radio , and the album charted at number three in the United Kingdom . Critics found the album a significant American rock release of the era , and it is now viewed as a seminal modern rock album . It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1998 for Best Rock Album . The Colour and the Shape is the Foo Fighters ' biggest U.S. seller , having sold over two million copies according to Nielsen SoundScan . The album was remastered and reissued in 2007 with several bonus tracks , celebrating its tenth anniversary . | 0 The Colour and the Shape is the second studio album by the American rock band Foo Fighters . Foo Fighters Foo Fighters rock Rock music
1 Produced by Gil Norton , it was released through Capitol Records and the group 's own Roswell Records on May 20 , 1997 . Capitol Capitol Records Gil Norton Gil Norton Capitol Records Capitol Records
2 The record is the debut of the Foo Fighters as a group , as the band 's previous record , Foo Fighters -LRB- 1995 -RRB- , was primarily recorded by frontman Dave Grohl and friend Barrett Jones as a demo . Foo Fighters Foo Fighters Dave Grohl Dave Grohl demo demo (music)
3 After the project ballooned and became an international success , the group convened for pre-production in the fall of 1996 and brought in producer Norton to establish a pop sensibility for the tracks .
4 The band strived to create a full-fledged rock record , although the music press predicted another grunge offshoot . grunge grunge rock Rock music
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8 The album 's track listing was designed to resemble a therapy session , splitting the album between up-tempo tracks and ballads , reflecting conflicting emotions .
9 Early sessions at Washington farm studio Bear Creek were poor and led the band to discard most of the recordings .
10 The band regrouped without drummer William Goldsmith in early 1997 to record a second time at Hollywood 's Grandmaster Recordings , with Grohl sitting in on drums instead . William Goldsmith William Goldsmith
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15 Critics found the album a significant American rock release of the era , and it is now viewed as a seminal modern rock album . rock Rock music
16 It was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1998 for Best Rock Album . Grammy Award Grammy Award 1998 40th Grammy Awards Best Rock Album Best Rock Album
17 The Colour and the Shape is the Foo Fighters ' biggest U.S. seller , having sold over two million copies according to Nielsen SoundScan . Foo Fighters Foo Fighters Nielsen SoundScan Nielsen SoundScan
18 The album was remastered and reissued in 2007 with several bonus tracks , celebrating its tenth anniversary . remastered remastered
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The_Dilemma | The Dilemma is a 2011 American comedy film directed by Ron Howard , written by Allan Loeb and starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James . The film follows savvy businessman Ronny -LRB- Vaughn -RRB- and genius engineer Nick -LRB- James -RRB- who are best friends and partners in an auto design firm . They are pursuing a project to make their firm famous . Ronny sees Nick 's wife Geneva -LRB- Winona Ryder -RRB- kissing another man -LRB- Channing Tatum -RRB- . Ronny seeks out answers and has to figure out how to tell Nick about what he saw while working with him to complete their critical presentation . It was filmed entirely in Chicago , Illinois . The Dilemma was released by Universal Pictures in the United States and Canada on January 14 , 2011 , to poor reviews and performed poorly at the box office , failing to recoup its $ 70 million production budget . | 0 The Dilemma is a 2011 American comedy film directed by Ron Howard , written by Allan Loeb and starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James . Ron Howard Ron Howard Vince Vaughn Vince Vaughn Allan Loeb Allan Loeb Kevin James Kevin James comedy film comedy film
1 The film follows savvy businessman Ronny -LRB- Vaughn -RRB- and genius engineer Nick -LRB- James -RRB- who are best friends and partners in an auto design firm .
2 They are pursuing a project to make their firm famous .
3 Ronny sees Nick 's wife Geneva -LRB- Winona Ryder -RRB- kissing another man -LRB- Channing Tatum -RRB- . Winona Ryder Winona Ryder Channing Tatum Channing Tatum
4 Ronny seeks out answers and has to figure out how to tell Nick about what he saw while working with him to complete their critical presentation .
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The_Mummy_-LRB-2017_film-RRB- | The Mummy is a 2017 American action-adventure horror film directed by Alex Kurtzman and written by David Koepp , Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman , with a story by Kurtzman , Jon Spaihts and Jenny Lumet . It is a reboot of The Mummy franchise and the first installment in the Dark Universe film series . The film stars Tom Cruise , Annabelle Wallis , Sofia Boutella , Jake Johnson , Courtney B. Vance , Marwan Kenzari and Russell Crowe . The Mummy premiered at the State Theatre in Sydney , Australia on May 22 , 2017 and is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 9 , 2017 in 2D , 3D and IMAX 3D . | 0 The Mummy is a 2017 American action-adventure horror film directed by Alex Kurtzman and written by David Koepp , Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman , with a story by Kurtzman , Jon Spaihts and Jenny Lumet . Alex Kurtzman Alex Kurtzman David Koepp David Koepp Christopher McQuarrie Christopher McQuarrie Dylan Kussman Dylan Kussman Jon Spaihts Jon Spaihts Jenny Lumet Jenny Lumet action-adventure action-adventure horror film horror film
1 It is a reboot of The Mummy franchise and the first installment in the Dark Universe film series . Dark Universe Universal Monsters#Dark Universe
2 The film stars Tom Cruise , Annabelle Wallis , Sofia Boutella , Jake Johnson , Courtney B. Vance , Marwan Kenzari and Russell Crowe . Tom Cruise Tom Cruise Annabelle Wallis Annabelle Wallis Sofia Boutella Sofia Boutella Jake Johnson Jake Johnson Courtney B. Vance Courtney B. Vance Marwan Kenzari Marwan Kenzari Russell Crowe Russell Crowe
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5 The Mummy premiered at the State Theatre in Sydney , Australia on May 22 , 2017 and is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 9 , 2017 in 2D , 3D and IMAX 3D . State Theatre State Theatre (Sydney) Sydney Sydney Australia Australia 3D 3D film IMAX 3D IMAX
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The_Tree_of_Life_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Tree of Life is a 2011 American experimental epic drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick and starring Brad Pitt , Sean Penn , and Jessica Chastain . The film chronicles the origins and meaning of life by way of a middle-aged man 's childhood memories of his family living in 1950s Texas , interspersed with imagery of the origins of the known universe and the inception of life on Earth . After several years in development and missing its supposed 2009 and 2010 release dates , The Tree of Life premiered in competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival , where it was awarded the Palme d'Or . It ranked no. 1 on review aggregator Metacritic 's `` Top Ten List of 2011 '' , and in January 2012 was nominated for three Academy Awards : Best Picture , Best Director , and Best Cinematography . The Tree of Life made more critics ' year-end lists for 2011 than any other film . It has appeared in the 2012 Sight & Sound critics ' poll of the world 's top 250 films as well as BBC 's poll of the greatest American films , one of the few 21st century works to be included in both . | 0 The Tree of Life is a 2011 American experimental epic drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick and starring Brad Pitt , Sean Penn , and Jessica Chastain . Terrence Malick Terrence Malick Brad Pitt Brad Pitt Sean Penn Sean Penn Jessica Chastain Jessica Chastain experimental experimental epic epic film drama film drama film
1 The film chronicles the origins and meaning of life by way of a middle-aged man 's childhood memories of his family living in 1950s Texas , interspersed with imagery of the origins of the known universe and the inception of life on Earth .
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4 After several years in development and missing its supposed 2009 and 2010 release dates , The Tree of Life premiered in competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival , where it was awarded the Palme d'Or . Cannes 2011 Cannes Film Festival 2011 Cannes Film Festival 2011 Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or Palme d'Or
5 It ranked no. 1 on review aggregator Metacritic 's `` Top Ten List of 2011 '' , and in January 2012 was nominated for three Academy Awards : Best Picture , Best Director , and Best Cinematography . Metacritic Metacritic Best Picture Academy Award for Best Picture Best Director Academy Award for Best Director Best Cinematography Academy Award for Best Cinematography
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The_Six_Million_Dollar_Man | The Six Million Dollar Man is an American science fiction and action television series about a former astronaut , Colonel Steve Austin , portrayed by American actor Lee Majors . Austin has superhuman strength due to bionic implants and is employed as a secret agent by a fictional U.S. government office titled OSI . The series was based on the Martin Caidin novel Cyborg , which was the working title of the series during pre-production . Following three television pilot movies , which all aired in 1973 , The Six Million Dollar Man television series aired on the ABC network as a regular episodic series for five seasons from 1974 to 1978 . Steve Austin became a pop culture icon of the 1970s . A spin-off television series , The Bionic Woman , featuring the lead female character Jaime Sommers , ran from 1976 to 1978 . Three television movies featuring both bionic characters were also produced from 1987 to 1994 . | 0 The Six Million Dollar Man is an American science fiction and action television series about a former astronaut , Colonel Steve Austin , portrayed by American actor Lee Majors . Lee Majors Lee Majors science fiction science fiction film television series television series astronaut astronaut Steve Austin Steve Austin (character)
1 Austin has superhuman strength due to bionic implants and is employed as a secret agent by a fictional U.S. government office titled OSI . bionic bionics
2 The series was based on the Martin Caidin novel Cyborg , which was the working title of the series during pre-production . Cyborg Cyborg (novel) Martin Caidin Martin Caidin
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5 Following three television pilot movies , which all aired in 1973 , The Six Million Dollar Man television series aired on the ABC network as a regular episodic series for five seasons from 1974 to 1978 . ABC American Broadcasting Company television series television series ABC network American Broadcasting Company
6 Steve Austin became a pop culture icon of the 1970s . Steve Austin Steve Austin (character) pop culture pop culture icon pop icon
7 A spin-off television series , The Bionic Woman , featuring the lead female character Jaime Sommers , ran from 1976 to 1978 . television series television series The Bionic Woman The Bionic Woman Jaime Sommers Jaime Sommers (The Bionic Woman)
8 Three television movies featuring both bionic characters were also produced from 1987 to 1994 . bionic bionics
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The_Homesman | The Homesman is a 2014 French-American historical period drama set in the 1850s Midwest , directed and co-produced by Tommy Lee Jones and co-written with Kieran Fitzgerald and Wesley Oliver , based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Glendon Swarthout . The film stars Jones and Hilary Swank and also features Meryl Streep , Hailee Steinfeld , John Lithgow , and James Spader . The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or in the main competition section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and received a North American limited release on November 14 , 2014 by Roadside Attractions . The Homesman has received mostly positive reviews from critics . Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a rating average of 7.1 / 10 . The title refers to the task of taking immigrants back home , which was typically a man 's job to carry out . | 0 The Homesman is a 2014 French-American historical period drama set in the 1850s Midwest , directed and co-produced by Tommy Lee Jones and co-written with Kieran Fitzgerald and Wesley Oliver , based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Glendon Swarthout . Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones Glendon Swarthout Glendon Swarthout historical period drama Historical period drama
1 The film stars Jones and Hilary Swank and also features Meryl Streep , Hailee Steinfeld , John Lithgow , and James Spader . Hilary Swank Hilary Swank Meryl Streep Meryl Streep Hailee Steinfeld Hailee Steinfeld John Lithgow John Lithgow James Spader James Spader
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The_Legend_of_Bhagat_Singh | The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a 2002 Indian historical biographical film about Bhagat Singh , a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence . It was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starred Ajay Devgan , Sushant Singh , and D. Santosh . It was released on 7 June 2002 and went on to win two National Film Awards , including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi , and three Filmfare Awards , including the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie . The Legend of Bhagat Singh shows in detail how Singh came to develop his views on the British Raj and his struggle for Indian independence . The film begins with scenes depicting how the British attempted to dispose of Singh 's body , so that he could not be made into a martyr , and then flashbacks to the past to tell his story . A historical feel was created by using a sepia tint throughout the film . | 0 The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a 2002 Indian historical biographical film about Bhagat Singh , a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence . Indian Indian film historical historical film biographical film biographical film Bhagat Singh Bhagat Singh freedom fighter freedom fighter Indian independence Indian independence movement
1 It was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and starred Ajay Devgan , Sushant Singh , and D. Santosh . Rajkumar Santoshi Rajkumar Santoshi Ajay Devgan Ajay Devgan Sushant Singh Sushant Singh D. Santosh D. Santosh
2 It was released on 7 June 2002 and went on to win two National Film Awards , including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi , and three Filmfare Awards , including the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie . National Film Awards National Film Awards (India) National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi Filmfare Awards Filmfare Awards Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie
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5 The Legend of Bhagat Singh shows in detail how Singh came to develop his views on the British Raj and his struggle for Indian independence . Indian Indian film Bhagat Singh Bhagat Singh Indian independence Indian independence movement British Raj British Raj
6 The film begins with scenes depicting how the British attempted to dispose of Singh 's body , so that he could not be made into a martyr , and then flashbacks to the past to tell his story . martyr martyrdom flashbacks Flashback (narrative)
7 A historical feel was created by using a sepia tint throughout the film . historical historical film sepia tint Sepia tone
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The_Getaway_-LRB-Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers_album-RRB- | The Getaway is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers , released through Warner Bros. on June 17 , 2016 . This is the band 's first studio album since 2011 's I 'm with You . It was produced by Danger Mouse , who replaced Rick Rubin after twenty-five years and six albums as the band 's producer , making it the first non-Rubin produced album since 1989 's Mother 's Milk , while its release makes the current lineup of the band only the second in the group 's history to record more than one album together . The Getaway made its debut at number one in ten different countries while reaching number two in the band 's home country of the United States along with the United Kingdom and Canada . Since its release , the album has received mostly favorable reviews . The album was preceded by the first single `` Dark Necessities '' on May 5 , 2016 . `` Dark Necessities '' became the band 's 13th number-one single on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart , a record they have held since 2006 's `` Snow -LRB- -LRB- Hey Oh -RRB- -RRB- '' and currently hold over Linkin Park -LRB- 11 -RRB- . It was also their 25th top-ten single on the Alternative Songs chart , a record they hold over U2 -LRB- 23 -RRB- . `` Dark Necessities '' became only the fourth song ever to top the Mainstream Rock , Alternative Songs and Adult Alternative charts at the same time . The album 's title track received radio airplay in the UK despite never being released as an official single . `` Go Robot '' was released as the album 's second single on September 8 , 2016 , peaking at number 12 on the Alternative Songs Chart , while `` Sick Love '' was released as the third single on December 4 , 2016 however it failed to chart . `` Goodbye Angels '' was released as the album 's fourth single on April 4 , 2017 . | 0 The Getaway is the eleventh studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers , released through Warner Bros. on June 17 , 2016 . Red Hot Chili Peppers Red Hot Chili Peppers rock Rock music
1 This is the band 's first studio album since 2011 's I 'm with You .
2 It was produced by Danger Mouse , who replaced Rick Rubin after twenty-five years and six albums as the band 's producer , making it the first non-Rubin produced album since 1989 's Mother 's Milk , while its release makes the current lineup of the band only the second in the group 's history to record more than one album together . Danger Mouse Danger Mouse (musician) Rick Rubin Rick Rubin
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5 The Getaway made its debut at number one in ten different countries while reaching number two in the band 's home country of the United States along with the United Kingdom and Canada . United States United States United Kingdom United Kingdom Canada Canada
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10 `` Dark Necessities '' became the band 's 13th number-one single on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart , a record they have held since 2006 's `` Snow -LRB- -LRB- Hey Oh -RRB- -RRB- '' and currently hold over Linkin Park -LRB- 11 -RRB- . Dark Necessities Dark Necessities Linkin Park Linkin Park
11 It was also their 25th top-ten single on the Alternative Songs chart , a record they hold over U2 -LRB- 23 -RRB- . U2 U2
12 `` Dark Necessities '' became only the fourth song ever to top the Mainstream Rock , Alternative Songs and Adult Alternative charts at the same time . Dark Necessities Dark Necessities
13 The album 's title track received radio airplay in the UK despite never being released as an official single . UK UK
14 `` Go Robot '' was released as the album 's second single on September 8 , 2016 , peaking at number 12 on the Alternative Songs Chart , while `` Sick Love '' was released as the third single on December 4 , 2016 however it failed to chart . Go Robot Go Robot Sick Love Sick Love
15 `` Goodbye Angels '' was released as the album 's fourth single on April 4 , 2017 . Goodbye Angels Goodbye Angels
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The_Hunting_Party_-LRB-album-RRB- | The Hunting Party is the sixth studio album by American rock band Linkin Park . The album , produced by band members Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson , was released by Warner Bros. . Records and Machine Shop on June 13 , 2014 . It is the first album since Meteora -LRB- 2003 -RRB- not to be produced with Rick Rubin , after producing the band 's previous three studio albums . The title The Hunting Party is a contextual metaphor : Linkin Park is the party that is hunting to bring back the energy and soul of rock . The Hunting Party is a departure from the electronic rock sound of the band 's previous two studio albums . The album , described by Shinoda as simply `` a rock record '' , serves a statement by the band against contemporary mainstream and active rock bands , accused by him as `` trying to be other bands and playing it safe '' . Packaged by an artwork by Brandon Parvini based on an original drawing by James Jean , the album took under a year to record and produce , with material being improvisationally written by the band . The album also features guest appearances from Page Hamilton of Helmet , Daron Malakian of System of a Down , Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine , and Rakim , marking the first time Linkin Park has collaborated with other artists on a studio album . The album was promoted by the band and Warner Bros , with multiple promotional teasers and interviews produced and published in the lead-up to the album 's release and listening parties of the album being held worldwide on multiple dates . The band embarked on the Carnivores Tour , a double-headline tour with Thirty Seconds to Mars , as well as The Hunting Party Tour , in support of the album . Five singles from The Hunting Party have been released ; `` Guilty All the Same '' in March 2014 , `` Until It 's Gone '' in May 2014 , and `` Wastelands '' , `` Rebellion '' and `` Final Masquerade '' in June 2014 . The album received generally positive reviews from critics , who praised its return to the heavier rock sound of their older albums . It debuted at number three on Billboard 200 , and has placed at number four on Revolver 's list of `` The 20 Best Albums of 2014 '' . | 0 The Hunting Party is the sixth studio album by American rock band Linkin Park . Linkin Park Linkin Park rock rock music
1 The album , produced by band members Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson , was released by Warner Bros. . Brad Delson Brad Delson Mike Shinoda Mike Shinoda
2 Records and Machine Shop on June 13 , 2014 . Machine Shop Machine Shop Recordings
3 It is the first album since Meteora -LRB- 2003 -RRB- not to be produced with Rick Rubin , after producing the band 's previous three studio albums . Meteora Meteora (album) Rick Rubin Rick Rubin
4 The title The Hunting Party is a contextual metaphor : Linkin Park is the party that is hunting to bring back the energy and soul of rock . Linkin Park Linkin Park rock rock music
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8 The album , described by Shinoda as simply `` a rock record '' , serves a statement by the band against contemporary mainstream and active rock bands , accused by him as `` trying to be other bands and playing it safe '' . rock rock music mainstream Mainstream rock active rock active rock
9 Packaged by an artwork by Brandon Parvini based on an original drawing by James Jean , the album took under a year to record and produce , with material being improvisationally written by the band . James Jean James Jean
10 The album also features guest appearances from Page Hamilton of Helmet , Daron Malakian of System of a Down , Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine , and Rakim , marking the first time Linkin Park has collaborated with other artists on a studio album . Linkin Park Linkin Park Page Hamilton Page Hamilton Helmet Helmet (band) Daron Malakian Daron Malakian System of a Down System of a Down Tom Morello Tom Morello Rage Against the Machine Rage Against the Machine Rakim Rakim
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14 The band embarked on the Carnivores Tour , a double-headline tour with Thirty Seconds to Mars , as well as The Hunting Party Tour , in support of the album . Carnivores Tour Carnivores Tour Thirty Seconds to Mars Thirty Seconds to Mars The Hunting Party Tour The Hunting Party Tour
15 Five singles from The Hunting Party have been released ; `` Guilty All the Same '' in March 2014 , `` Until It 's Gone '' in May 2014 , and `` Wastelands '' , `` Rebellion '' and `` Final Masquerade '' in June 2014 . Guilty All the Same Guilty All the Same Wastelands Wastelands (song) Rebellion Rebellion (song) Final Masquerade Final Masquerade singles single (music)
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The_Razors_Edge_-LRB-AC/DC_album-RRB- | The Razors Edge is an album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC . It was the band 's eleventh internationally released studio album and the twelfth to be released in Australia . It was a major comeback for the band , featuring the hits `` Thunderstruck '' and `` Are You Ready '' , which reached # 5 and # 16 respectively on Billboard '' 's Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart , and `` Moneytalks '' , which peaked at # 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 . The album went multi-platinum -LRB- 5 million copies sold -RRB- and reached the US top ten . The album reached # 2 on the US Billboard 200 and # 4 in the UK , a smash commercial success that returned the band to the popularity of its glory years of the late 1970s and early 1980s . The album has been certified 5x platinum -LRB- 5 million copies sold -RRB- in the US , and was re-released in 2003 as part of the AC/DC Remasters '' series . The album was produced by Bruce Fairbairn . | 0 The Razors Edge is an album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC . AC/DC AC/DC hard rock hard rock
1 It was the band 's eleventh internationally released studio album and the twelfth to be released in Australia .
2 It was a major comeback for the band , featuring the hits `` Thunderstruck '' and `` Are You Ready '' , which reached # 5 and # 16 respectively on Billboard '' 's Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart , and `` Moneytalks '' , which peaked at # 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 . Thunderstruck Thunderstruck (song) Moneytalks Moneytalks Are You Ready Are You Ready (AC/DC song) Billboard Billboard magazine Mainstream Rock Tracks Mainstream Rock Tracks
3 The album went multi-platinum -LRB- 5 million copies sold -RRB- and reached the US top ten . multi-platinum multi-platinum
4 The album reached # 2 on the US Billboard 200 and # 4 in the UK , a smash commercial success that returned the band to the popularity of its glory years of the late 1970s and early 1980s . Billboard Billboard magazine
5 The album has been certified 5x platinum -LRB- 5 million copies sold -RRB- in the US , and was re-released in 2003 as part of the AC/DC Remasters '' series . AC/DC AC/DC
6 The album was produced by Bruce Fairbairn . Bruce Fairbairn Bruce Fairbairn
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The_Ten_Commandments_-LRB-1956_film-RRB- | The Ten Commandments is a 1956 American biblical epic film produced , directed , and narrated by Cecil B. DeMille , shot in VistaVision -LRB- color by Technicolor -RRB- , and released by Paramount Pictures . The film is based on Prince of Egypt by Dorothy Clarke Wilson , Pillar of Fire by J.H. Ingraham , On Eagle 's Wings by A.E. Southon , and the Book of Exodus . The Ten Commandments dramatizes the biblical story of the life of Moses , an adopted Egyptian prince who becomes the deliverer of his real brethren , the enslaved Hebrews , and therefore leads the Exodus to Mount Sinai , where he receives , from God , the Ten Commandments . The film stars Charlton Heston in the lead role , Yul Brynner as Rameses , Anne Baxter as Nefretiri , Edward G. Robinson as Dathan , Yvonne De Carlo as Sephora , Debra Paget as Lilia , and John Derek as Joshua ; and features Sir Cedric Hardwicke as Sethi , Nina Foch as Bithiah , Martha Scott as Yoshebel , Judith Anderson as Memnet , and Vincent Price as Baka , among others . Filmed on location in Egypt , Mount Sinai and the Sinai Peninsula , the film was DeMille 's last and most successful work . It is a partial remake of his 1923 silent film of the same title , and features one of the largest sets ever created for a film . The film was released to cinemas in the USA on 5 October 1956 and , at the time of its release , was the most expensive film ever made . In 1957 , the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture , winning the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects -LRB- John P. Fulton , A.S.C. -RRB- . Charlton Heston was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture -LRB- Drama -RRB- for his role as Moses . Yul Brynner won the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor for his role as Rameses and his other roles in Anastasia and The King and I . It is also one of the most financially successful films ever made , grossing approximately $ 122.7 million at the box office during its initial release ; it was the most successful film of 1956 and the second-highest-grossing film of the decade . According to Guinness World Records , in terms of theatrical exhibition it is the seventh most successful film of all-time when the box office gross is adjusted for inflation . In 1999 , the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' . In June 2008 , the American Film Institute revealed its `` Ten Top Ten '' -- the best ten films in ten American film genres -- after polling over 1,500 people from the creative community . The film was listed as the tenth best film in the epic genre . Network television has aired the film in prime time during the Passover/Easter season every year since 1973 . The last credited actor in the movie still alive is Joanna Merlin . | 0 The Ten Commandments is a 1956 American biblical epic film produced , directed , and narrated by Cecil B. DeMille , shot in VistaVision -LRB- color by Technicolor -RRB- , and released by Paramount Pictures . Cecil B. DeMille Cecil B. DeMille Paramount Pictures Paramount Pictures biblical Bible epic film epic film VistaVision VistaVision Technicolor Technicolor Ten Commandments Ten Commandments
1 The film is based on Prince of Egypt by Dorothy Clarke Wilson , Pillar of Fire by J.H. Ingraham , On Eagle 's Wings by A.E. Southon , and the Book of Exodus . Dorothy Clarke Wilson Dorothy Clarke Wilson J.H. Ingraham Joseph Holt Ingraham A.E. Southon Arthur Eustace Southon Book of Exodus Book of Exodus Egypt Egypt
2 The Ten Commandments dramatizes the biblical story of the life of Moses , an adopted Egyptian prince who becomes the deliverer of his real brethren , the enslaved Hebrews , and therefore leads the Exodus to Mount Sinai , where he receives , from God , the Ten Commandments . biblical Bible Moses Moses Egyptian Ancient Egypt the Exodus the Exodus Mount Sinai Mount Sinai God God Ten Commandments Ten Commandments
3 The film stars Charlton Heston in the lead role , Yul Brynner as Rameses , Anne Baxter as Nefretiri , Edward G. Robinson as Dathan , Yvonne De Carlo as Sephora , Debra Paget as Lilia , and John Derek as Joshua ; and features Sir Cedric Hardwicke as Sethi , Nina Foch as Bithiah , Martha Scott as Yoshebel , Judith Anderson as Memnet , and Vincent Price as Baka , among others . Charlton Heston Charlton Heston Yul Brynner Yul Brynner Anne Baxter Anne Baxter Edward G. Robinson Edward G. Robinson Yvonne De Carlo Yvonne De Carlo Debra Paget Debra Paget John Derek John Derek Rameses Ramesses II Nefretiri Nefertari Dathan Dathan Sephora Zipporah Joshua Joshua Sir Cedric Hardwicke Cedric Hardwicke Sethi Seti I Nina Foch Nina Foch Bithiah Bithiah Martha Scott Martha Scott Yoshebel Jochebed Judith Anderson Judith Anderson Vincent Price Vincent Price
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6 Filmed on location in Egypt , Mount Sinai and the Sinai Peninsula , the film was DeMille 's last and most successful work . Mount Sinai Mount Sinai Egypt Egypt Sinai Peninsula Sinai Peninsula
7 It is a partial remake of his 1923 silent film of the same title , and features one of the largest sets ever created for a film . 1923 silent film of the same title The Ten Commandments (1923 film)
8 The film was released to cinemas in the USA on 5 October 1956 and , at the time of its release , was the most expensive film ever made .
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12 Charlton Heston was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture -LRB- Drama -RRB- for his role as Moses . Charlton Heston Charlton Heston Moses Moses Golden Globe Award Golden Globe Award
13 Yul Brynner won the National Board of Review Award for Best Actor for his role as Rameses and his other roles in Anastasia and The King and I . Yul Brynner Yul Brynner Rameses Ramesses II National Board of Review Award for Best Actor National Board of Review Award for Best Actor Anastasia Anastasia (1956 film) The King and I The King and I (1956 film)
14 It is also one of the most financially successful films ever made , grossing approximately $ 122.7 million at the box office during its initial release ; it was the most successful film of 1956 and the second-highest-grossing film of the decade . film of 1956 1956 in film
15 According to Guinness World Records , in terms of theatrical exhibition it is the seventh most successful film of all-time when the box office gross is adjusted for inflation . Guinness World Records Guinness World Records seventh most successful film of all-time List of highest-grossing films#Highest-grossing films adjusted for inflation adjusted for inflation Real versus nominal value (economics)
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19 In June 2008 , the American Film Institute revealed its `` Ten Top Ten '' -- the best ten films in ten American film genres -- after polling over 1,500 people from the creative community . American Film Institute American Film Institute Ten Top Ten AFI's 10 Top 10#Epic
20 The film was listed as the tenth best film in the epic genre .
21 Network television has aired the film in prime time during the Passover/Easter season every year since 1973 .
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The_Smurfs_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Smurfs is a 2011 American 3D live-action/computer-animated comedy film loosely based on the comic book series of the same name created by the Belgian comics artist Peyo . It was directed by Raja Gosnell and stars Hank Azaria , Neil Patrick Harris , Jayma Mays and Sofía Vergara , with Jonathan Winters and Katy Perry as the voices of Papa Smurf and Smurfette . It is the first CGI/live-action hybrid film produced by Sony Pictures Animation , and the first in The Smurfs duology . The film tells the story of the Smurfs as they get lost in New York , and try to find a way to get back home before Gargamel catches them . After five years of negotiations , Jordan Kerner bought the rights in 2002 , and the film entered development with Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies , until Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation obtained the film rights in 2008 . Filming began in March 2010 in New York City . After having the release date changed three times , Columbia Pictures released The Smurfs on July 29 , 2011 . Box office analysts initially predicted the film would tie with Cowboys & Aliens , but The Smurfs ultimately came in second , grossing $ 35.6 million against Cowboys & Aliens $ 36.4 million gross . The Smurfs reached the $ 500 million milestone in the weekend of September 23 -- 25 , 2011 . A sequel , titled The Smurfs 2 , was released on July 31 , 2013 . | 0 The Smurfs is a 2011 American 3D live-action/computer-animated comedy film loosely based on the comic book series of the same name created by the Belgian comics artist Peyo . The Smurfs The Smurfs (film series) Peyo Peyo 3D 3D film live-action live-action computer-animated computer-animated comedy film comedy film comic book series of the same name The Smurfs (comics) Belgian Belgium
1 It was directed by Raja Gosnell and stars Hank Azaria , Neil Patrick Harris , Jayma Mays and Sofía Vergara , with Jonathan Winters and Katy Perry as the voices of Papa Smurf and Smurfette . Raja Gosnell Raja Gosnell Hank Azaria Hank Azaria Neil Patrick Harris Neil Patrick Harris Jayma Mays Jayma Mays Jonathan Winters Jonathan Winters Katy Perry Katy Perry Sofía Vergara Sofía Vergara
2 It is the first CGI/live-action hybrid film produced by Sony Pictures Animation , and the first in The Smurfs duology . The Smurfs The Smurfs (film series) Sony Pictures Animation Sony Pictures Animation live-action live-action
3 The film tells the story of the Smurfs as they get lost in New York , and try to find a way to get back home before Gargamel catches them .
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11 Box office analysts initially predicted the film would tie with Cowboys & Aliens , but The Smurfs ultimately came in second , grossing $ 35.6 million against Cowboys & Aliens $ 36.4 million gross . The Smurfs The Smurfs (film series) Cowboys & Aliens Cowboys & Aliens
12 The Smurfs reached the $ 500 million milestone in the weekend of September 23 -- 25 , 2011 . The Smurfs The Smurfs (film series)
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The_Flash_-LRB-1990_TV_series-RRB- | The Flash is a 1990 American television series developed by the writing team of Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo that aired on CBS . It is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash , a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds . The Flash starred John Wesley Shipp as Allen , along with Amanda Pays , Alex Désert , and Paula Marshall . It was the first-ever live-action portrayal of the DC superhero . | 0 The Flash is a 1990 American television series developed by the writing team of Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo that aired on CBS . Danny Bilson Danny Bilson Paul De Meo Paul De Meo CBS CBS American United States television series television series
1 It is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash , a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds . DC Comics DC Comics Barry Allen / Flash Flash (Barry Allen)
2 The Flash starred John Wesley Shipp as Allen , along with Amanda Pays , Alex Désert , and Paula Marshall . John Wesley Shipp John Wesley Shipp Amanda Pays Amanda Pays Alex Désert Alex Désert Paula Marshall Paula Marshall
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The_Wrestler_-LRB-2008_film-RRB- | The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film co-produced and directed by Darren Aronofsky , written by Robert D. Siegel , and starring Mickey Rourke , Marisa Tomei , and Evan Rachel Wood . Production began in January 2008 and Fox Searchlight Pictures acquired rights to distribute the film in the U.S. ; it was released in a limited capacity on December 17 , 2008 , and was released nationwide on January 23 , 2009 . It was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on April 21 , 2009 , in the United States . It was released in the United Kingdom on June 1 , 2009 . Rourke plays an aging professional wrestler who , despite his failing health and waning fame , continues to wrestle in an attempt to cling to the success of his 1980s heyday . He also tries to mend his relationship with his estranged daughter and to find romance with a woman who works as a stripper . The film received universal critical acclaim and won the Golden Lion Award at the 65th Venice International Film Festival , where it premiered . Film critic Roger Ebert called it one of the year 's best films , while Rotten Tomatoes reported that 98 % of critics gave the film positive reviews . The success of the film revitalized the career of Mickey Rourke , who went on to receive a BAFTA award , a Golden Globe award , an Independent Spirit Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor . Tomei also received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress . | 0 The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film co-produced and directed by Darren Aronofsky , written by Robert D. Siegel , and starring Mickey Rourke , Marisa Tomei , and Evan Rachel Wood . Darren Aronofsky Darren Aronofsky Mickey Rourke Mickey Rourke Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei Evan Rachel Wood Evan Rachel Wood sports Sports films drama film drama film Robert D. Siegel Robert D. Siegel
1 Production began in January 2008 and Fox Searchlight Pictures acquired rights to distribute the film in the U.S. ; it was released in a limited capacity on December 17 , 2008 , and was released nationwide on January 23 , 2009 . Fox Searchlight Pictures Fox Searchlight Pictures
2 It was released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on April 21 , 2009 , in the United States . DVD DVD Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc
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10 The film received universal critical acclaim and won the Golden Lion Award at the 65th Venice International Film Festival , where it premiered . Venice 65th Venice International Film Festival Golden Lion Golden Lion 65th Venice International Film Festival 65th Venice International Film Festival
11 Film critic Roger Ebert called it one of the year 's best films , while Rotten Tomatoes reported that 98 % of critics gave the film positive reviews . Roger Ebert Roger Ebert Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes
12 The success of the film revitalized the career of Mickey Rourke , who went on to receive a BAFTA award , a Golden Globe award , an Independent Spirit Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor . Mickey Rourke Mickey Rourke BAFTA BAFTA Golden Globe Golden Globe Independent Spirit Award Independent Spirit Award Academy Award Academy Award
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The_Devils_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Devils is a 1971 British historical drama horror film directed by Ken Russell and starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave . Russell 's screenplay is based partly on the 1952 book The Devils of Loudun by Aldous Huxley , and partly on the 1960 play The Devils by John Whiting , also based on Huxley 's book . The film is a dramatised historical account of the rise and fall of Urbain Grandier , a 17th-century Roman Catholic priest executed for witchcraft following the supposed possessions in Loudun , France . Reed plays Grandier in the film and Vanessa Redgrave plays a hunchbacked sexually repressed nun who finds herself inadvertently responsible for the accusations . The film faced harsh reaction from national film rating systems due to its disturbingly violent , sexual , and religious content , and originally received an X rating in both the United Kingdom and the United States . It was banned in several countries , and eventually heavily edited for release in others . The film has never received a release in its original , uncut form in various countries , and is largely unavailable in the home video market . | 0 The Devils is a 1971 British historical drama horror film directed by Ken Russell and starring Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave . Ken Russell Ken Russell The Devils The Devils (play) Oliver Reed Oliver Reed Vanessa Redgrave Vanessa Redgrave historical Historical film drama Drama film horror film horror film
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5 Reed plays Grandier in the film and Vanessa Redgrave plays a hunchbacked sexually repressed nun who finds herself inadvertently responsible for the accusations . Vanessa Redgrave Vanessa Redgrave sexually repressed Sexual repression
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9 It was banned in several countries , and eventually heavily edited for release in others .
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The_Divergent_Series | The Divergent Series is a feature film series based on the Divergent novels by the American author Veronica Roth . Distributed by Summit Entertainment and Lionsgate Films , the series consists of four science fiction films set in a dystopian society . They have been produced by Lucy Fisher , Pouya Shabazian , and Douglas Wick and star Shailene Woodley and Theo James as lead characters Beatrice Prior -LRB- Tris -RRB- and Tobias Eaton -LRB- Four -RRB- , respectively . The supporting cast includes Ansel Elgort , Zoë Kravitz and Miles Teller . The first film in the series was directed by Neil Burger , while the second and third films were directed by Robert Schwentke . Development began in 2011 following Summit 's acquisition of the film rights to the Divergent novel in partnership with production company Red Wagon Entertainment . The studios announced production on the sequel following the first film 's strong performance in Thursday late-night screenings , where it grossed $ 4.9 million . They acquired film rights to the Allegiant novel in December 2013 , deciding in April 2014 to split the third novel into a two-part film adaptation . The first installment , Divergent -LRB- 2014 -RRB- , grossed over $ 288 million worldwide , while the second installment , The Divergent Series : Insurgent -LRB- 2015 -RRB- , grossed over $ 297 million worldwide . Insurgent was also the first Divergent film to be released in IMAX 3D . The third installment , The Divergent Series : Allegiant -LRB- 2016 -RRB- , grossed $ 179 million . The first three films of the series have grossed over $ 765 million worldwide . | 0 The Divergent Series is a feature film series based on the Divergent novels by the American author Veronica Roth . Veronica Roth Veronica Roth Divergent Divergent (film)
1 Distributed by Summit Entertainment and Lionsgate Films , the series consists of four science fiction films set in a dystopian society . Summit Entertainment Summit Entertainment Lionsgate Lionsgate Lionsgate Films Lionsgate Films science fiction science fiction film dystopian dystopian
2 They have been produced by Lucy Fisher , Pouya Shabazian , and Douglas Wick and star Shailene Woodley and Theo James as lead characters Beatrice Prior -LRB- Tris -RRB- and Tobias Eaton -LRB- Four -RRB- , respectively . Lucy Fisher Lucy Fisher Douglas Wick Douglas Wick Shailene Woodley Shailene Woodley Theo James Theo James Beatrice Prior Beatrice Prior Tobias Eaton List of The Divergent trilogy characters#Tobias .22Four.22 Eaton
3 The supporting cast includes Ansel Elgort , Zoë Kravitz and Miles Teller . Zoë Kravitz Zoë Kravitz Miles Teller Miles Teller Ansel Elgort Ansel Elgort
4 The first film in the series was directed by Neil Burger , while the second and third films were directed by Robert Schwentke . Neil Burger Neil Burger Robert Schwentke Robert Schwentke
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8 The studios announced production on the sequel following the first film 's strong performance in Thursday late-night screenings , where it grossed $ 4.9 million . 4 The Divergent Series: Ascendant
9 They acquired film rights to the Allegiant novel in December 2013 , deciding in April 2014 to split the third novel into a two-part film adaptation .
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13 Insurgent was also the first Divergent film to be released in IMAX 3D . Divergent Divergent (film) IMAX 3D IMAX 3D
14 The third installment , The Divergent Series : Allegiant -LRB- 2016 -RRB- , grossed $ 179 million . Divergent Divergent (film)
15 The first three films of the series have grossed over $ 765 million worldwide .
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The_Rules_of_Attraction_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Rules of Attraction is a 2002 black comedy film written and directed by Roger Avary , based on the novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis . It stars James van der Beek , Shannyn Sossamon , Ian Somerhalder , Jessica Biel , Kate Bosworth , and Kip Pardue . | 0 The Rules of Attraction is a 2002 black comedy film written and directed by Roger Avary , based on the novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis . Roger Avary Roger Avary The Rules of Attraction The Rules of Attraction Bret Easton Ellis Bret Easton Ellis black comedy black comedy novel of the same name The Rules of Attraction
1 It stars James van der Beek , Shannyn Sossamon , Ian Somerhalder , Jessica Biel , Kate Bosworth , and Kip Pardue . James van der Beek James van der Beek Shannyn Sossamon Shannyn Sossamon Ian Somerhalder Ian Somerhalder Jessica Biel Jessica Biel Kate Bosworth Kate Bosworth Kip Pardue Kip Pardue
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The_Martian_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Martian is a 2015 American science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott , based on Andy Weir 's 2011 novel The Martian . Matt Damon stars as an astronaut who is mistakenly presumed dead and left behind on Mars . The film depicts his struggle to survive and others ' efforts to rescue him . The film 's ensemble cast also features Jessica Chastain , Kristen Wiig , Jeff Daniels , Michael Peña , Kate Mara , Sean Bean , Sebastian Stan , Donald Glover , Aksel Hennie and Chiwetel Ejiofor . Producer Simon Kinberg began developing the film after 20th Century Fox optioned the novel in March 2013 , which Drew Goddard adapted into a screenplay and was initially attached to direct , but the film did not move forward . Scott replaced Goddard , and with Damon in place as the main character , production was approved . Filming began in November 2014 and lasted approximately seventy days . Twenty sets were built on a sound stage in Budapest , Hungary , one of the largest in the world . Wadi Rum in Jordan was also used as a backdrop for filming . The film premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11 , 2015 , followed by the United States ' theatrical release on October 2 , 2015 , by 20th Century Fox . The film was released in 2D , 3D , IMAX 3D and 4DX . It received critical acclaim and has grossed over $ 630 million worldwide , becoming Scott 's highest-grossing film to date , as well as the tenth-highest-grossing film of 2015 . It received several accolades , including the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture -- Musical or Comedy , seven Academy Award nominations , including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay for Goddard , and the 2016 long form Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation . Damon won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy and was nominated for several awards including the Academy Award for Best Actor , the BAFTA for Best Actor , and the Critic 's Choice Award for Best Actor . | 0 The Martian is a 2015 American science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott , based on Andy Weir 's 2011 novel The Martian . Ridley Scott Ridley Scott The Martian The Martian (Weir novel) Andy Weir Andy Weir science fiction film science fiction film
1 Matt Damon stars as an astronaut who is mistakenly presumed dead and left behind on Mars . Matt Damon Matt Damon Mars Mars
2 The film depicts his struggle to survive and others ' efforts to rescue him .
3 The film 's ensemble cast also features Jessica Chastain , Kristen Wiig , Jeff Daniels , Michael Peña , Kate Mara , Sean Bean , Sebastian Stan , Donald Glover , Aksel Hennie and Chiwetel Ejiofor . Jessica Chastain Jessica Chastain Kristen Wiig Kristen Wiig Jeff Daniels Jeff Daniels Sean Bean Sean Bean Michael Peña Michael Peña Kate Mara Kate Mara Sebastian Stan Sebastian Stan Aksel Hennie Aksel Hennie Chiwetel Ejiofor Chiwetel Ejiofor ensemble cast ensemble cast Donald Glover Donald Glover
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7 Scott replaced Goddard , and with Damon in place as the main character , production was approved .
8 Filming began in November 2014 and lasted approximately seventy days .
9 Twenty sets were built on a sound stage in Budapest , Hungary , one of the largest in the world . Budapest Budapest Hungary Hungary
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14 The film was released in 2D , 3D , IMAX 3D and 4DX . 3D 3D film IMAX 3D IMAX 3D 4DX 4DX
15 It received critical acclaim and has grossed over $ 630 million worldwide , becoming Scott 's highest-grossing film to date , as well as the tenth-highest-grossing film of 2015 . tenth-highest-grossing film of 2015 2015 in film#Highest-grossing films
16 It received several accolades , including the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture -- Musical or Comedy , seven Academy Award nominations , including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay for Goddard , and the 2016 long form Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation . Academy Award Academy Award Best Picture Academy Award for Best Picture Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
17 Damon won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy and was nominated for several awards including the Academy Award for Best Actor , the BAFTA for Best Actor , and the Critic 's Choice Award for Best Actor . Academy Award Academy Award Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Academy Award for Best Actor Academy Award for Best Actor BAFTA for Best Actor BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
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The_Murder_of_Roger_Ackroyd | The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie , first published in June 1926 in the United Kingdom by William Collins , Sons and in the United States by Dodd , Mead and Company on 19 June 1926 . It is the third novel to feature Hercule Poirot as the lead detective . Poirot retires to a village near the home of a friend he met in London , Roger Ackroyd , who agrees to keep him anonymous , as he pursues his retirement project of perfecting vegetable marrows . He is not long at this pursuit when his friend is murdered . Ackroyd 's niece calls Poirot in to ensure that the guilt does not fall on Ackroyd 's son ; Poirot promises to find the truth , which she accepts . The novel was initially well-received , remarked for the startling ending , and in 2013 , 87 years after its release the British Crime Writers ' Association voted it the best crime novel ever . It is one of Christie 's best known and most controversial novels , its innovative twist ending having a significant impact on the genre . Howard Haycraft included this novel in his list of the most influential crime novels ever written . The short biography of Christie which is included in 21st century UK printings of her books calls it her masterpiece , although writer and critic Robert Barnard has written that he considers it a conventional Christie novel . | 0 The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie , first published in June 1926 in the United Kingdom by William Collins , Sons and in the United States by Dodd , Mead and Company on 19 June 1926 . Agatha Christie Agatha Christie United Kingdom United Kingdom detective fiction detective fiction
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5 He is not long at this pursuit when his friend is murdered .
6 Ackroyd 's niece calls Poirot in to ensure that the guilt does not fall on Ackroyd 's son ; Poirot promises to find the truth , which she accepts .
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9 The novel was initially well-received , remarked for the startling ending , and in 2013 , 87 years after its release the British Crime Writers ' Association voted it the best crime novel ever .
10 It is one of Christie 's best known and most controversial novels , its innovative twist ending having a significant impact on the genre . twist ending twist ending
11 Howard Haycraft included this novel in his list of the most influential crime novels ever written .
12 The short biography of Christie which is included in 21st century UK printings of her books calls it her masterpiece , although writer and critic Robert Barnard has written that he considers it a conventional Christie novel . Robert Barnard Robert Barnard
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The_Jackson_5 | The Jackson 5 , or Jackson Five , also known as the Jacksons in later years , is an American popular family music group . Formed in 1964 under the name the Jackson Brothers , the founding members were elder brothers Jackie , Tito and Jermaine . Younger brothers Marlon and Michael would join soon after . They participated in talent shows and performed in clubs on the chitlin ' circuit . They entered the professional music scene in 1967 , signing with Steeltown Records and releasing two singles with the Steeltown label . In 1969 , the group left Steeltown Records and signed with Motown . The Jackson 5 was one of the first groups of black American performers to attain a crossover following , preceded by the Supremes , the Four Tops and the Temptations . They were also the first group to debut with four consecutive number one hits on the Hot 100 with the songs I Want You Back , ABC , The Love You Save , and I 'll Be There . Scoring 16 top forty singles on the Hot 100 , after continuing with further hits such as `` Never Can Say Goodbye '' and `` Dancing Machine '' , most of the group with the exception of Jermaine , left Motown for Epic Records in 1975 . At that time , with brother Randy taking Jermaine 's place , they released five albums between 1976 and 1981 , including the hit albums , Destiny -LRB- 1978 -RRB- and Triumph -LRB- 1980 -RRB- , and the hit singles , `` Enjoy Yourself '' , `` Shake Your Body -LRB- Down to the Ground -RRB- '' and `` Can You Feel It '' . In 1983 , Jermaine reunited with the band to perform on Motown 25 : Yesterday , Today , Forever and subsequently released the Victory album the following year . After the end of their tour to promote the album , Michael and Marlon Jackson promptly left the group . The remaining four released the poorly received 2300 Jackson Street album in 1989 before being dropped from their label . Inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999 , the Jacksons reunited in 2001 on Michael 's 30th anniversary television special . Following the death of Michael Jackson in 2009 , the four eldest of the brothers embarked on their Unity Tour in 2012 , and have several major performances planned for 2017 . | 0 The Jackson 5 , or Jackson Five , also known as the Jacksons in later years , is an American popular family music group .
1 Formed in 1964 under the name the Jackson Brothers , the founding members were elder brothers Jackie , Tito and Jermaine . Jackie Jackie Jackson Tito Tito Jackson Jermaine Jermaine Jackson
2 Younger brothers Marlon and Michael would join soon after . Marlon Marlon Jackson Michael Michael Jackson
3 They participated in talent shows and performed in clubs on the chitlin ' circuit .
4 They entered the professional music scene in 1967 , signing with Steeltown Records and releasing two singles with the Steeltown label . Steeltown Steeltown Records Steeltown Records Steeltown Records
5 In 1969 , the group left Steeltown Records and signed with Motown . Steeltown Steeltown Records Motown Motown Steeltown Records Steeltown Records
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9 They were also the first group to debut with four consecutive number one hits on the Hot 100 with the songs I Want You Back , ABC , The Love You Save , and I 'll Be There . Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 I Want You Back I Want You Back ABC ABC (The Jackson 5 song) The Love You Save The Love You Save
10 Scoring 16 top forty singles on the Hot 100 , after continuing with further hits such as `` Never Can Say Goodbye '' and `` Dancing Machine '' , most of the group with the exception of Jermaine , left Motown for Epic Records in 1975 . Motown Motown Epic Epic Records Jermaine Jermaine Jackson Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 16 top forty singles on the Hot 100 Jackson 5 discography#Singles Never Can Say Goodbye Never Can Say Goodbye Dancing Machine Dancing Machine Epic Records Epic Records
11 At that time , with brother Randy taking Jermaine 's place , they released five albums between 1976 and 1981 , including the hit albums , Destiny -LRB- 1978 -RRB- and Triumph -LRB- 1980 -RRB- , and the hit singles , `` Enjoy Yourself '' , `` Shake Your Body -LRB- Down to the Ground -RRB- '' and `` Can You Feel It '' . Jermaine Jermaine Jackson brother Randy Randy Jackson (The Jacksons) Destiny Destiny (The Jacksons album) Triumph Triumph (The Jacksons album) Enjoy Yourself Enjoy Yourself (The Jacksons song) Can You Feel It Can You Feel It (The Jacksons song)
12 In 1983 , Jermaine reunited with the band to perform on Motown 25 : Yesterday , Today , Forever and subsequently released the Victory album the following year . Motown Motown Jermaine Jermaine Jackson Victory Victory (The Jacksons album)
13 After the end of their tour to promote the album , Michael and Marlon Jackson promptly left the group . Marlon Jackson Marlon Jackson Marlon Marlon Jackson Michael Michael Jackson tour to promote the album Victory Tour (The Jacksons tour)
14 The remaining four released the poorly received 2300 Jackson Street album in 1989 before being dropped from their label . 2300 Jackson Street 2300 Jackson Street
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17 Inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999 , the Jacksons reunited in 2001 on Michael 's 30th anniversary television special . Michael Michael Jackson Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Vocal Group Hall of Fame Vocal Group Hall of Fame 30th anniversary television special Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special
18 Following the death of Michael Jackson in 2009 , the four eldest of the brothers embarked on their Unity Tour in 2012 , and have several major performances planned for 2017 . Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Michael Michael Jackson death of Michael Jackson death of Michael Jackson Unity Tour Unity Tour
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The_Great_British_Sewing_Bee | The Great British Sewing Bee is a BBC Two reality game show between 2 April 2013 and 4 July 2016 , in which amateur sewers compete to be named `` Britain 's best home sewer '' . A spin-off of the format of The Great British Bake Off , the programme is presented by Claudia Winkleman . | 0 The Great British Sewing Bee is a BBC Two reality game show between 2 April 2013 and 4 July 2016 , in which amateur sewers compete to be named `` Britain 's best home sewer '' . game show game show BBC Two BBC Two reality Reality television
1 A spin-off of the format of The Great British Bake Off , the programme is presented by Claudia Winkleman . Claudia Winkleman Claudia Winkleman The Great British Bake Off The Great British Bake Off spin-off spin-off (media)
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The_Man_with_the_Iron_Fists | The Man with the Iron Fists is a 2012 American martial arts film directed by RZA and written by RZA and Eli Roth . The film stars RZA , Russell Crowe , Cung Le , Lucy Liu , Byron Mann , Rick Yune , Dave Bautista , and Jamie Chung . Set in 19th century China , the story follows a series of lone warriors who are forced to unite to defeat a common foe and save their home of Jungle Village . Development began in 2005 when RZA shared his idea for the film with Roth . After nearly two years of development , Roth and RZA secured financial backing in May 2010 . Filming began in December 2010 on a $ 15 million budget and concluded by March 2011 . The film was shot in Shanghai and at other locations in China . RZA and Howard Drossin composed the film 's musical score , and RZA produced its soundtrack , which featured several new songs by various artists . A series of concerts featuring music from the soundtrack were held to promote the film . The film was released in North America on November 2 , 2012 . Critics were divided over the film 's homage to martial arts films , considering it well-choreographed and representative of the genre , but offering nothing original , and the direction was criticized for a lack of refinement . The performances of Crowe and Mann were well received . The film earned $ 19 million at the box office . | 0 The Man with the Iron Fists is a 2012 American martial arts film directed by RZA and written by RZA and Eli Roth . RZA Rza Eli Roth Eli Roth martial arts film martial arts film
1 The film stars RZA , Russell Crowe , Cung Le , Lucy Liu , Byron Mann , Rick Yune , Dave Bautista , and Jamie Chung . RZA Rza Russell Crowe Russell Crowe Cung Le Cung Le Lucy Liu Lucy Liu Byron Mann Byron Mann Rick Yune Rick Yune Jamie Chung Jamie Chung Dave Bautista Dave Bautista
2 Set in 19th century China , the story follows a series of lone warriors who are forced to unite to defeat a common foe and save their home of Jungle Village .
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6 After nearly two years of development , Roth and RZA secured financial backing in May 2010 . RZA Rza
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8 The film was shot in Shanghai and at other locations in China . Shanghai Shanghai
9 RZA and Howard Drossin composed the film 's musical score , and RZA produced its soundtrack , which featured several new songs by various artists . RZA Rza Howard Drossin Howard Drossin
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15 The performances of Crowe and Mann were well received .
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The_Voyage_of_the_Mimi | The Voyage of the Mimi is a thirteen-episode American educational television program depicting the crew of the ship Mimi exploring the ocean and taking a census of humpback whales . The series aired on PBS -LRB- Public Broadcasting Service -RRB- and was created by the Bank Street College of Education in 1984 to teach middle-schoolers about science and mathematics in an interesting and interactive way , where every lesson related to real world applications . The series was also released on VHS and as a LaserDisc collection . In August 2014 , the series was released in digital form via iTunes U. | 0 The Voyage of the Mimi is a thirteen-episode American educational television program depicting the crew of the ship Mimi exploring the ocean and taking a census of humpback whales . television program television program
1 The series aired on PBS -LRB- Public Broadcasting Service -RRB- and was created by the Bank Street College of Education in 1984 to teach middle-schoolers about science and mathematics in an interesting and interactive way , where every lesson related to real world applications . Bank Street College of Education Bank Street College of Education PBS PBS science science mathematics mathematics
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The_Fall_-LRB-Gorillaz_album-RRB- | The Fall is the fourth studio album from British virtual band Gorillaz . The album was officially announced on 20 December 2010 and soon after released on 25 December 2010 as a `` free '' download on the Gorillaz website , exclusively to fans in the band 's Sub-Division fan club . The album features fewer guest artists than previous Gorillaz albums ; collaborators include Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of The Clash and Bobby Womack . The `` Phoner to Arizona '' music video , a compilation of footage and images taken from the tour and the phase was posted on YouTube on 22 December . The album was physically released on 18 April 2011 . | 0 The Fall is the fourth studio album from British virtual band Gorillaz . Gorillaz Gorillaz studio album studio album virtual band virtual band
1 The album was officially announced on 20 December 2010 and soon after released on 25 December 2010 as a `` free '' download on the Gorillaz website , exclusively to fans in the band 's Sub-Division fan club . Gorillaz Gorillaz
2 The album features fewer guest artists than previous Gorillaz albums ; collaborators include Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of The Clash and Bobby Womack . Gorillaz Gorillaz Mick Jones Mick Jones (The Clash) Paul Simonon Paul Simonon The Clash The Clash Bobby Womack Bobby Womack
3 The `` Phoner to Arizona '' music video , a compilation of footage and images taken from the tour and the phase was posted on YouTube on 22 December . Phoner to Arizona Phoner to Arizona music video music video YouTube YouTube
4 The album was physically released on 18 April 2011 .
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The_Chainsmokers | The Chainsmokers are an American DJ/producer duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall . The EDM-pop duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song '' #Selfie '' , which was a top twenty single in several countries . Their debut EP , Bouquet was released in October 2015 and featured the single `` Roses '' , which reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . `` Do n't Let Me Down '' became their first top 5 single there and won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 59th awards ceremony , while `` Closer '' became their first number-one single on the chart . They have also won an American Music Award and five iHeartRadio Music Awards . The duo 's second EP Collage was released in November 2016 , consisting of several previously released singles . Their debut studio album Memories ... Do Not Open was released in April 2017 . | 0 The Chainsmokers are an American DJ/producer duo consisting of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall .
1 The EDM-pop duo achieved a breakthrough with their 2014 song '' #Selfie '' , which was a top twenty single in several countries . EDM electronic dance music pop Pop music
2 Their debut EP , Bouquet was released in October 2015 and featured the single `` Roses '' , which reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . Bouquet Bouquet (EP) Roses Roses (The Chainsmokers song)
3 `` Do n't Let Me Down '' became their first top 5 single there and won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 59th awards ceremony , while `` Closer '' became their first number-one single on the chart . Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording 59th awards ceremony 59th Grammy Awards Closer Closer (The Chainsmokers song)
4 They have also won an American Music Award and five iHeartRadio Music Awards . American Music Award American Music Award iHeartRadio Music Awards iHeartRadio Music Awards
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The_Terminator | The Terminator is a 1984 American science-fiction action film directed by James Cameron . It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator , a cyborg assassin sent back in time from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor -LRB- Linda Hamilton -RRB- , whose son will one day become a savior against machines in a post-apocalyptic future . Michael Biehn plays Kyle Reese , a soldier from the future sent back in time to protect Connor . The screenplay is credited to Cameron , along with producer Gale Anne Hurd . Executive producers John Daly and Derek Gibson of Hemdale Film Corporation were instrumental in the film 's financing and production . The Terminator topped the US box office for two weeks and helped launch Cameron 's film career and solidify Schwarzenegger 's . It received critical acclaim , with many praising its pacing , action scenes and Schwarzenegger 's performance . Its success led to a franchise consisting of four sequels -LRB- Terminator 2 : Judgment Day , Terminator 3 : Rise of the Machines , Terminator Salvation and Terminator Genisys -RRB- , a television series , comic books , novels and video games . In 2008 , The Terminator was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry , being deemed `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' . | 0 The Terminator is a 1984 American science-fiction action film directed by James Cameron . James Cameron James Cameron science-fiction Science fiction film action film action film Terminator Terminator (character)
1 It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator , a cyborg assassin sent back in time from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor -LRB- Linda Hamilton -RRB- , whose son will one day become a savior against machines in a post-apocalyptic future . Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger Linda Hamilton Linda Hamilton Terminator Terminator (character) cyborg cyborg Sarah Connor Sarah Connor (Terminator) post-apocalyptic Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction
2 Michael Biehn plays Kyle Reese , a soldier from the future sent back in time to protect Connor . Michael Biehn Michael Biehn Kyle Reese Kyle Reese
3 The screenplay is credited to Cameron , along with producer Gale Anne Hurd . Gale Anne Hurd Gale Anne Hurd
4 Executive producers John Daly and Derek Gibson of Hemdale Film Corporation were instrumental in the film 's financing and production . Hemdale Hemdale Film Corporation John Daly John Daly (producer) Hemdale Film Corporation Hemdale Film Corporation
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8 It received critical acclaim , with many praising its pacing , action scenes and Schwarzenegger 's performance .
9 Its success led to a franchise consisting of four sequels -LRB- Terminator 2 : Judgment Day , Terminator 3 : Rise of the Machines , Terminator Salvation and Terminator Genisys -RRB- , a television series , comic books , novels and video games . Terminator Terminator (character) franchise Terminator (franchise) Terminator Salvation Terminator Salvation Terminator Genisys Terminator Genisys television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
10 In 2008 , The Terminator was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry , being deemed `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' . Terminator Terminator (character) Library of Congress Library of Congress National Film Registry National Film Registry
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The_Killing_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Killing is a 1956 film noir directed by Stanley Kubrick and produced by James B. Harris . It was written by Kubrick and Jim Thompson and based on the novel Clean Break by Lionel White . The drama stars Sterling Hayden , Coleen Gray , Vince Edwards and features Marie Windsor , Elisha Cook Jr. , Jay C. Flippen and Timothy Carey . | 0 The Killing is a 1956 film noir directed by Stanley Kubrick and produced by James B. Harris . Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick James B. Harris James B. Harris film noir film noir
1 It was written by Kubrick and Jim Thompson and based on the novel Clean Break by Lionel White . Jim Thompson Jim Thompson (writer) Lionel White Lionel White
2 The drama stars Sterling Hayden , Coleen Gray , Vince Edwards and features Marie Windsor , Elisha Cook Jr. , Jay C. Flippen and Timothy Carey . Sterling Hayden Sterling Hayden Coleen Gray Coleen Gray Vince Edwards Vince Edwards Marie Windsor Marie Windsor Jay C. Flippen Jay C. Flippen Timothy Carey Timothy Carey
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The_Last_of_Us_Part_II | The Last of Us Part II is an upcoming action-adventure survival horror video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation 4 . | 0 The Last of Us Part II is an upcoming action-adventure survival horror video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation 4 . Naughty Dog Naughty Dog Sony Interactive Entertainment Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4 survival horror survival horror action-adventure Action-adventure game video game video game
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The_New_Adventures_of_Old_Christine | The New Adventures of Old Christine -LRB- often shortened to simply Old Christine -RRB- is an American television sitcom starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell , a middle-aged divorced mother who struggles to keep pace with those around her . Clark Gregg co-starred as her ex-husband Richard , with whom Christine maintains a close relationship despite their divorce , as well as Hamish Linklater as her brother Matthew and Wanda Sykes as her best friend Barb . It originally ran on CBS from March 13 , 2006 , to May 12 , 2010 . The New Adventures of Old Christine was created and produced by Kari Lizer as well as Andy Ackerman -LRB- who directed all 88 episodes of the series -RRB- , and distributed by Warner Bros. . Television . The series received generally positive reviews from television critics and was nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards , winning one for Louis-Dreyfus ' performance in the first season . In May 2010 , CBS canceled The New Adventures of Old Christine after five seasons . | 0 The New Adventures of Old Christine -LRB- often shortened to simply Old Christine -RRB- is an American television sitcom starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine Campbell , a middle-aged divorced mother who struggles to keep pace with those around her . Julia Louis-Dreyfus Julia Louis-Dreyfus sitcom sitcom Christine Campbell Christine Campbell (character)
1 Clark Gregg co-starred as her ex-husband Richard , with whom Christine maintains a close relationship despite their divorce , as well as Hamish Linklater as her brother Matthew and Wanda Sykes as her best friend Barb . Clark Gregg Clark Gregg Hamish Linklater Hamish Linklater Wanda Sykes Wanda Sykes
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The_West_Wing | The West Wing is an American serial political drama television series created by Aaron Sorkin that was originally broadcast on NBC from September 22 , 1999 , to May 14 , 2006 . The series is set primarily in the West Wing of the White House , where the Oval Office and offices of presidential senior staff are located , during the fictitious Democratic administration of Josiah Bartlet -LRB- played by Martin Sheen -RRB- . The West Wing was produced by Warner Bros. . Television . For the first four seasons , there were three executive producers : Aaron Sorkin -LRB- lead writer of almost all of the first four seasons -RRB- ; Thomas Schlamme -LRB- primary director -RRB- ; and John Wells . After Sorkin left the series , Wells assumed the role of head writer , with later executive producers being directors Alex Graves and Christopher Misiano -LRB- seasons 6 -- 7 -RRB- , and writers Lawrence O'Donnell Jr. and Peter Noah -LRB- season 7 -RRB- . The West Wing received acclaim from critics , as well as praise from political science professors and former White House staffers . In total , The West Wing won three Golden Globe Awards and 26 Emmy Awards , including the award for Outstanding Drama Series , which it won four consecutive times from 2000 through 2003 . The show 's ratings waned in later years following the departure of series creator Sorkin after the fourth season -LRB- Sorkin wrote or co-wrote 85 of the first 88 episodes -RRB- , yet it remained popular among high-income viewers , a key demographic for the show and its advertisers , with around 16 million viewers . In the years since its run , it has appeared on several lists of the greatest television dramas ever made . The Writers Guild of America also ranked it # 10 in its `` 101 Best-Written TV Series '' list . | 0 The West Wing is an American serial political drama television series created by Aaron Sorkin that was originally broadcast on NBC from September 22 , 1999 , to May 14 , 2006 . Aaron Sorkin Aaron Sorkin NBC NBC serial serial (radio and television) political drama political drama West Wing West Wing
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7 After Sorkin left the series , Wells assumed the role of head writer , with later executive producers being directors Alex Graves and Christopher Misiano -LRB- seasons 6 -- 7 -RRB- , and writers Lawrence O'Donnell Jr. and Peter Noah -LRB- season 7 -RRB- . Christopher Misiano Christopher Misiano Alex Graves Alex Graves Peter Noah Peter Noah
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11 In total , The West Wing won three Golden Globe Awards and 26 Emmy Awards , including the award for Outstanding Drama Series , which it won four consecutive times from 2000 through 2003 . West Wing West Wing
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13 In the years since its run , it has appeared on several lists of the greatest television dramas ever made . greatest television dramas ever made List of television series considered the best
14 The Writers Guild of America also ranked it # 10 in its `` 101 Best-Written TV Series '' list . Writers Guild of America Writers Guild of America, West
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The_Three_Musketeers_-LRB-1973_film-RRB- | The Three Musketeers -LRB- also known as The Three Musketeers : The Queen 's Diamonds -RRB- is a 1973 film based on the The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas , père . It was directed by Richard Lester and written by George MacDonald Fraser . It was originally proposed in the 1960s as a vehicle for The Beatles , whom Lester had directed in two other films . The film adheres closely to the novel , but also injects a fair amount of humor . It was shot by David Watkins , with an eye for period detail . The fight scenes were choreographed by master swordsman William Hobbs . | 0 The Three Musketeers -LRB- also known as The Three Musketeers : The Queen 's Diamonds -RRB- is a 1973 film based on the The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas , père . The Three Musketeers The Three Musketeers
1 It was directed by Richard Lester and written by George MacDonald Fraser . Richard Lester Richard Lester George MacDonald Fraser George MacDonald Fraser
2 It was originally proposed in the 1960s as a vehicle for The Beatles , whom Lester had directed in two other films . The Beatles The Beatles
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The_Last_House_on_the_Left_-LRB-2009_film-RRB- | The Last House on the Left is a 2009 American horror film directed by Dennis Iliadis and written by Carl Ellsworth and Adam Alleca . It is a remake of the 1972 film of the same name , and stars Tony Goldwyn , Monica Potter , Garret Dillahunt , Spencer Treat Clark , Martha MacIsaac and Sara Paxton . The film follows the parents -LRB- Goldwyn and Potter -RRB- of Mari Collingwood -LRB- Paxton -RRB- , who attempt to get revenge on a group of strangers , led by a man named Krug -LRB- Dillahunt -RRB- , that have taken shelter at their home during a thunderstorm . The film rights were picked up by Rogue Pictures in 2006 , with the remake being the first film produced by Wes Craven 's new production studio Midnight Pictures . Craven , who wrote and directed the 1972 original , was interested to see what kind of film could be produced on a large budget , as the limited funds in 1972 forced him to eliminate scenes he had wanted to film to tell a complete story . Alleca 's original script included elements of the supernatural , which prompted the studio to reject it and bring in Ellsworth to perform a rewrite . One of the elements director Iliadis wanted to avoid with this film , given its graphic nature , was turning it into torture porn -- a subgenre of horror popularized by the Saw franchise . For Craven and Iliadis , The Last House on the Left primarily illustrates how even the most normal of families can be driven to evil acts if pushed too far . The film was released on March 13 , 2009 , and took the top spot away from Watchmen with $ 5.6 million in weekend revenue . The Last House on the Left was met with mixed reviews from critics . Audience opinion ranked the film at a `` B '' level , from a scale of `` A to F '' ; the film would ultimately gross $ 45,286,228 worldwide . | 0 The Last House on the Left is a 2009 American horror film directed by Dennis Iliadis and written by Carl Ellsworth and Adam Alleca . Carl Ellsworth Carl Ellsworth The Last House on the Left The Last House on the Left (1972 film) horror film horror film
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6 Craven , who wrote and directed the 1972 original , was interested to see what kind of film could be produced on a large budget , as the limited funds in 1972 forced him to eliminate scenes he had wanted to film to tell a complete story .
7 Alleca 's original script included elements of the supernatural , which prompted the studio to reject it and bring in Ellsworth to perform a rewrite .
8 One of the elements director Iliadis wanted to avoid with this film , given its graphic nature , was turning it into torture porn -- a subgenre of horror popularized by the Saw franchise . torture porn torture porn
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The_Secret_Life_of_Us | The Secret Life of Us is a three-time silver Logie Award-winning Australian television drama series set in the beachside suburb of St Kilda , Melbourne , Australia . The series was produced by Southern Star Group and screened in Australia from 2001 to 2005 on Network Ten and on Channel 4 in the UK . Initially co-funded by the two networks , Channel 4 pulled out after the third series and the fourth series was not aired in the UK . It is primarily a drama with some comedic moments . It has been shown in other countries such as New Zealand -LRB- TV3 -RRB- , Ireland -LRB- RTÉ Two -RRB- , Canada -LRB- SuperChannel3 -RRB- , the Netherlands -LRB- Yorin -RRB- , France -LRB- Canal Plus , France 4 -RRB- , Estonia -LRB- ETV , Kanal 11 -RRB- , Norway -LRB- NRK -RRB- , Serbia -LRB- B92 , TV Avala -RRB- , Russia -LRB- TNT , Muz TV -RRB- , Israel -LRB- Channel 2 -RRB- , and United States -LRB- Hulu -RRB- . | 0 The Secret Life of Us is a three-time silver Logie Award-winning Australian television drama series set in the beachside suburb of St Kilda , Melbourne , Australia . St Kilda St Kilda, Victoria Melbourne Melbourne Australia Australia Logie Award Logie Award
1 The series was produced by Southern Star Group and screened in Australia from 2001 to 2005 on Network Ten and on Channel 4 in the UK . Australia Australia Network Ten Network Ten Southern Star Group Endemol Australia Channel 4 Channel 4 UK UK
2 Initially co-funded by the two networks , Channel 4 pulled out after the third series and the fourth series was not aired in the UK . Channel 4 Channel 4 UK UK
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The_Shadow_Line_-LRB-TV_series-RRB- | The Shadow Line is a seven-part British television drama miniseries produced by Company Pictures/Eight Rooks Ltd/Baby Cow/CinemaNX production for BBC Two . It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor , Christopher Eccleston , Rafe Spall , Lesley Sharp , Kierston Wareing , Antony Sher and Stephen Rea . The series was written , directed and produced by Hugo Blick . -LRB- It has no connection with the sea-faring novel of the same title by Joseph Conrad . -RRB- The first episode was screened on 12 April 2011 at BAFTA 's Princess Anne Theatre in Piccadilly , and was followed by a special question and answer session with Hugo Blick and Christopher Eccleston . Broadcasting of the series started on 5 May 2011 and finished on 16 June 2011 . It is currently available on Blu-ray and DVD . | 0 The Shadow Line is a seven-part British television drama miniseries produced by Company Pictures/Eight Rooks Ltd/Baby Cow/CinemaNX production for BBC Two . Company Pictures Company Pictures BBC BBC miniseries miniseries BBC Two BBC Two
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2 The series was written , directed and produced by Hugo Blick . Hugo Blick Hugo Blick
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The_Shining_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Shining is a 1980 British-American psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick , co-written with novelist Diane Johnson , and starring Jack Nicholson , Shelley Duvall , Danny Lloyd , and Scatman Crothers . The film is based on Stephen King 's 1977 novel The Shining . Unlike Kubrick 's previous works , which developed audiences gradually through word-of-mouth , The Shining was released as a mass-market film , initially opening in two U.S. cities on Memorial Day , then nationwide within a month . The European release of The Shining a few months later was 25 minutes shorter due to Kubrick 's removal of most of the scenes taking place outside the environs of the hotel . Although contemporary responses from critics were mixed , assessment became more favorable in following decades , and it is now widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made . American director Martin Scorsese ranked it one of the 11 scariest horror movies of all time . Critics , scholars , and crew members -LRB- such as Kubrick 's producer Jan Harlan -RRB- have discussed the film 's enormous influence on popular culture . | 0 The Shining is a 1980 British-American psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick , co-written with novelist Diane Johnson , and starring Jack Nicholson , Shelley Duvall , Danny Lloyd , and Scatman Crothers . Stanley Kubrick Stanley Kubrick Diane Johnson Diane Johnson The Shining The Shining (novel) Jack Nicholson Jack Nicholson Shelley Duvall Shelley Duvall Scatman Crothers Scatman Crothers Danny Lloyd Danny Lloyd psychological horror psychological horror
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10 Critics , scholars , and crew members -LRB- such as Kubrick 's producer Jan Harlan -RRB- have discussed the film 's enormous influence on popular culture . Jan Harlan Jan Harlan
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The_Incredibles | The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated superhero film written and directed by Brad Bird , produced by Pixar Animation Studios , and released by Walt Disney Pictures . The film follows a family of superheroes who are forced to hide their powers and live a quiet suburban life . Mr. Incredible 's desire to help people draws the entire family into a battle with his longtime enemy -- Syndrome , who was once his fan and now plots to wipe out every single superhuman being on Earth with his killer robot . Bird , who was Pixar 's first outside director , developed the film as an extension of 1960s comic books and spy films from his boyhood and personal family life . He pitched the film to Pixar after the box office disappointment of his first feature , The Iron Giant -LRB- 1999 -RRB- , and carried over much of its staff to develop The Incredibles . The animation team was tasked with animating an all-human cast , which required creating new technology to animate detailed human anatomy , clothing and realistic skin and hair . Michael Giacchino composed the film 's orchestral score . The film premiered on October 27 , 2004 , at the BFI London Film Festival and had its general release in the United States on November 5 , 2004 . The film performed well at the box office , grossing $ 633 million worldwide during its original theatrical run . The Incredibles was met with high critical acclaim , garnering high marks from professional critics , and provoking commentary on its themes . The film received the 2004 Annie Award for Best Animated Feature , along with two Academy Awards . It became the first entirely animated film to win the prestigious Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation . A sequel , The Incredibles 2 , is scheduled for release on June 15 , 2018 . | 0 The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated superhero film written and directed by Brad Bird , produced by Pixar Animation Studios , and released by Walt Disney Pictures . Brad Bird Brad Bird Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Pictures Pixar Animation Studios Pixar computer-animated Computer animation superhero film superhero film
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7 The animation team was tasked with animating an all-human cast , which required creating new technology to animate detailed human anatomy , clothing and realistic skin and hair .
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12 The film performed well at the box office , grossing $ 633 million worldwide during its original theatrical run .
13 The Incredibles was met with high critical acclaim , garnering high marks from professional critics , and provoking commentary on its themes .
14 The film received the 2004 Annie Award for Best Animated Feature , along with two Academy Awards . Annie Award for Best Animated Feature Annie Award for Best Animated Feature Academy Awards Academy Awards
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The_Prestige | The Prestige is a 1995 novel by British writer Christopher Priest . The novel tells the story of a prolonged feud between two stage magicians in late 1800s England . It is epistolary in structure ; that is , it purports to be a collection of real diaries that were kept by the protagonists and later collated . The title derives from the novel 's fictional practice of stage illusions having three parts : the setup , the performance , and the prestige -LRB- effect -RRB- . The novel received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for best fiction and the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel . | 0 The Prestige is a 1995 novel by British writer Christopher Priest . Christopher Priest Christopher Priest (novelist)
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The_Shield | The Shield is an American crime drama television series starring Michael Chiklis that premiered on March 12 , 2002 , on FX in the United States , and concluded on November 25 , 2008 , after seven seasons . Known for its portrayal of corrupt police officers , it was originally advertised as Rampart in reference to the true life Rampart Division police scandal , on which the show 's Strike Team was loosely based . The series was created by Shawn Ryan and The Barn Productions for Fox Television Studios and Sony Pictures Television . Several notable film actors took extended roles on the show , including Glenn Close , who was the female lead during the fourth season , Forest Whitaker , who guest starred in seasons 5 and 6 , Laura Harring , in season 5 , Franka Potente , in season 6 , and Laurie Holden , in season 7 . The series has received critical acclaim , as well as several awards and nominations . It won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series -- Drama in 2002 , and the final season won a 2008 AFI Award for best television series . In 2013 , TV Guide ranked The Shield # 50 on its list of the 60 Best Series of All Time . Chiklis won both the Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama in 2002 . | 0 The Shield is an American crime drama television series starring Michael Chiklis that premiered on March 12 , 2002 , on FX in the United States , and concluded on November 25 , 2008 , after seven seasons . Michael Chiklis Michael Chiklis FX FX (TV channel) crime drama crime drama
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9 It won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series -- Drama in 2002 , and the final season won a 2008 AFI Award for best television series . 2008 AFI Award American Film Institute Awards 2008 Golden Globe Award Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama
10 In 2013 , TV Guide ranked The Shield # 50 on its list of the 60 Best Series of All Time . TV Guide TV Guide
11 Chiklis won both the Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama in 2002 . Primetime Emmy Award Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Golden Globe Award Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama
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The_Fortune | The Fortune is a 1975 American comedy film starring Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty , and directed by Mike Nichols . The screenplay by Adrien Joyce focuses on two bumbling con men who plot to steal the fortune of a wealthy young heiress , played by Stockard Channing in her first film starring role . | 0 The Fortune is a 1975 American comedy film starring Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty , and directed by Mike Nichols . Mike Nichols Mike Nichols Warren Beatty Warren Beatty Jack Nicholson Jack Nicholson comedy film comedy film
1 The screenplay by Adrien Joyce focuses on two bumbling con men who plot to steal the fortune of a wealthy young heiress , played by Stockard Channing in her first film starring role . Adrien Joyce Carole Eastman Stockard Channing Stockard Channing con men Confidence trick
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The_X_Factor_-LRB-UK_series_7-RRB- | The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent . The seventh series started on ITV on 21 August 2010 and ended on 12 December 2010 . The winner was Matt Cardle and his debut single `` When We Collide '' was released after the final . Cardle was mentored throughout by Dannii Minogue , who won as mentor for the second time . A total of 15,448,019 votes were cast throughout the series . It was presented by Dermot O'Leary , with spin-off show The Xtra Factor presented by Konnie Huq on ITV2 , who took over from Holly Willoughby . The competition was split into several stages : auditions , bootcamp , judges ' houses and live shows . Auditions took place throughout June and July 2010 , with Simon Cowell , Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole returning as judges . Minogue missed the auditions and bootcamp due to being on maternity leave , so Geri Halliwell , Natalie Imbruglia , Katy Perry , Pixie Lott and Nicole Scherzinger were brought in as guest judges . Cole missed the auditions in Manchester and bootcamp because she had malaria . Following bootcamp , successful acts were split into four categories : Boys -LRB- male soloists aged 16 to 28 -RRB- , Girls -LRB- female soloists aged 16 to 28 -RRB- , Over 28s -LRB- soloists aged 29 and over -RRB- and Groups . Minogue and Cole returned for the judges ' houses stage , and each judge mentored eight acts through judges ' houses . The live shows started on 9 October 2010 . Four acts eliminated at judges ' houses were brought back as wildcards , making this the first series to have 16 acts perform in the live shows . This was the first series of the show to be filmed in high definition , and was simulcast on ITV1 HD and STV HD . From October , The Xtra Factor was also shown in high definition , simulcast on the new channel ITV2 HD . It was sponsored by TalkTalk in the United Kingdom and Dominos Pizza in Ireland . This series proved to be highly controversial , with many people complaining about the use of pitch correction software on the broadcast of contestants ' auditions , the decision to form two groups out of rejected soloists , the rejection of popular contestant Gamu Nhengu at judges ' houses and Cole 's failure to vote to eliminate an act in week 5 of the live shows . Controversy also surrounded contestants Shirlena Johnson , who was axed over fears for her mental health , and Treyc Cohen , who was reported to already have a record deal when the live shows started . There were also accusations of fixing , which were denied by the show 's producers . It was the most watched series to date , with an average of 14.13 million viewers per episode . The final was watched by 17.71 million people , making it the highest rated television episode of 2010 in the UK . | 0 The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent . The X Factor The X Factor (UK TV series) British television British television
1 The seventh series started on ITV on 21 August 2010 and ended on 12 December 2010 . ITV ITV (TV network)
2 The winner was Matt Cardle and his debut single `` When We Collide '' was released after the final . Matt Cardle Matt Cardle When We Collide When We Collide
3 Cardle was mentored throughout by Dannii Minogue , who won as mentor for the second time . Dannii Minogue Dannii Minogue
4 A total of 15,448,019 votes were cast throughout the series .
5 It was presented by Dermot O'Leary , with spin-off show The Xtra Factor presented by Konnie Huq on ITV2 , who took over from Holly Willoughby . Dermot O'Leary Dermot O'Leary Konnie Huq Konnie Huq ITV2 ITV2 The Xtra Factor The Xtra Factor (UK TV series) Holly Willoughby Holly Willoughby
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9 Auditions took place throughout June and July 2010 , with Simon Cowell , Louis Walsh and Cheryl Cole returning as judges . Simon Cowell Simon Cowell Cheryl Cole Cheryl Fernandez-Versini Louis Walsh Louis Walsh
10 Minogue missed the auditions and bootcamp due to being on maternity leave , so Geri Halliwell , Natalie Imbruglia , Katy Perry , Pixie Lott and Nicole Scherzinger were brought in as guest judges . Geri Halliwell Geri Halliwell Natalie Imbruglia Natalie Imbruglia Katy Perry Katy Perry Pixie Lott Pixie Lott Nicole Scherzinger Nicole Scherzinger
11 Cole missed the auditions in Manchester and bootcamp because she had malaria .
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20 It was sponsored by TalkTalk in the United Kingdom and Dominos Pizza in Ireland . TalkTalk TalkTalk Group Dominos Pizza Dominos Pizza
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24 Controversy also surrounded contestants Shirlena Johnson , who was axed over fears for her mental health , and Treyc Cohen , who was reported to already have a record deal when the live shows started . Treyc Cohen Treyc Cohen
25 There were also accusations of fixing , which were denied by the show 's producers .
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The_Nanny_Diaries_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Nanny Diaries is a 2007 American comedy-drama film , based on the novel of the same name by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus . Written and directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini , it stars Scarlett Johansson , Chris Evans , and Laura Linney ; and was produced by Richard N. Gladstein . | 0 The Nanny Diaries is a 2007 American comedy-drama film , based on the novel of the same name by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus . Emma McLaughlin Emma McLaughlin Nicola Kraus Nicola Kraus comedy-drama film comedy-drama film novel of the same name The Nanny Diaries
1 Written and directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini , it stars Scarlett Johansson , Chris Evans , and Laura Linney ; and was produced by Richard N. Gladstein . Richard N. Gladstein Richard N. Gladstein Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson Chris Evans Chris Evans (actor) Laura Linney Laura Linney Written Screenwriter directed film director Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini
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The_Narrows_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Narrows is an American 2008 independent film starring Kevin Zegers , Sophia Bush , Vincent D'Onofrio , Eddie Cahill and Monica Keena . | 0 The Narrows is an American 2008 independent film starring Kevin Zegers , Sophia Bush , Vincent D'Onofrio , Eddie Cahill and Monica Keena . Kevin Zegers Kevin Zegers Sophia Bush Sophia Bush Eddie Cahill Eddie Cahill Monica Keena Monica Keena Vincent D'Onofrio Vincent D'Onofrio
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The_Lego_Movie | The Lego Movie is a 2014 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller . The screenplay , penned by Lord and Miller , is based on a story by them and Dan and Kevin Hageman ; while the film features a few live-action scenes , it is primarily an animated film . Based on the Lego line of construction toys , the story focuses on an ordinary Lego minifigure who finds himself being the only one to help a resistance stop a tyrannical businessman from gluing everything in the Lego worlds into his vision of perfection . Chris Pratt , Will Ferrell , Elizabeth Banks , Will Arnett , Nick Offerman , Alison Brie , Charlie Day , Liam Neeson , and Morgan Freeman provide their voices for the film 's main characters . The Lego Movie was the first film produced by Warner Animation Group since the release of Looney Tunes : Back in Action in 2003 , and was an international co-production of the United States , Australia and Denmark . It was dedicated to the memory of Kathleen Fleming , the former director of entertainment development of the Lego company , following her death in Cancun , Mexico in April 2013 . The film was released on February 7 , 2014 by Warner Bros. . Pictures to near-unanimous acclaim ; critics praised its visual style , humor , voice cast and heartwarming message . It earned more than $ 257 million in the U.S. and Canada and $ 210 million in other territories , for a worldwide total of over $ 469 million , with the film winning the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film , the Critics ' Choice Movie Award for Best Animated Feature , and the Saturn Award for Best Animated Film ; it was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film and an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for `` Everything Is Awesome '' . The film has since expanded into a major franchise which ties into the Lego brand . A spin-off film , The Lego Batman Movie , was released to theaters on February 10 , 2017 , with a second spin-off , The Lego Ninjago Movie , set to release later in the year . A sequel to the film is scheduled for release on February 8 , 2019 , as well as a third spin-off , The Billion Brick Race , also planned . | 0 The Lego Movie is a 2014 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller . 3D 3D film computer-animated computer-animated adventure Adventure film comedy film comedy film Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Lego Lego
1 The screenplay , penned by Lord and Miller , is based on a story by them and Dan and Kevin Hageman ; while the film features a few live-action scenes , it is primarily an animated film .
2 Based on the Lego line of construction toys , the story focuses on an ordinary Lego minifigure who finds himself being the only one to help a resistance stop a tyrannical businessman from gluing everything in the Lego worlds into his vision of perfection . Lego Lego Lego minifigure Lego minifigure
3 Chris Pratt , Will Ferrell , Elizabeth Banks , Will Arnett , Nick Offerman , Alison Brie , Charlie Day , Liam Neeson , and Morgan Freeman provide their voices for the film 's main characters . Chris Pratt Chris Pratt Will Ferrell Will Ferrell Elizabeth Banks Elizabeth Banks Will Arnett Will Arnett Nick Offerman Nick Offerman Alison Brie Alison Brie Charlie Day Charlie Day Liam Neeson Liam Neeson Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman
4 The Lego Movie was the first film produced by Warner Animation Group since the release of Looney Tunes : Back in Action in 2003 , and was an international co-production of the United States , Australia and Denmark . Warner Animation Group Warner Bros. Animation#2013-present: Warner Animation Group Lego Lego international co-production international co-production
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9 Pictures to near-unanimous acclaim ; critics praised its visual style , humor , voice cast and heartwarming message .
10 It earned more than $ 257 million in the U.S. and Canada and $ 210 million in other territories , for a worldwide total of over $ 469 million , with the film winning the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film , the Critics ' Choice Movie Award for Best Animated Feature , and the Saturn Award for Best Animated Film ; it was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film and an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for `` Everything Is Awesome '' . BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film Saturn Award for Best Animated Film Saturn Award for Best Animated Film Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film Academy Award Academy Award Best Original Song Academy Award for Best Original Song Everything Is Awesome Everything Is Awesome
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14 A spin-off film , The Lego Batman Movie , was released to theaters on February 10 , 2017 , with a second spin-off , The Lego Ninjago Movie , set to release later in the year . Lego Lego spin-off Spin-off (media) The Lego Batman Movie The Lego Batman Movie The Lego Ninjago Movie The Lego Ninjago Movie
15 A sequel to the film is scheduled for release on February 8 , 2019 , as well as a third spin-off , The Billion Brick Race , also planned . spin-off Spin-off (media) sequel The Lego Movie Sequel
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The_Playboy_Club | The Playboy Club is an American historical crime drama television series that aired on NBC from September 19 to October 3 , 2011 . Set in 1961 , the series centers on the employees -LRB- known as Bunnies -RRB- of the original Playboy Club operating in Chicago . The Playboy Club stars Eddie Cibrian , Laura Benanti , Amber Heard , Jenna Dewan Tatum , Naturi Naughton , Leah Renee , Wes Ramsey , Jenifer Lewis , and David Krumholtz . The Playboy Club was canceled on October 4 , 2011 , after three episodes aired , due to its low ratings . It was the first cancellation of the 2011 -- 12 television season . NBC continued to film the series until October 10 , 2011 , hoping to sell the series to another network . Both Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner and show creator Chad Hodge have expressed hope that the series will be picked up by Bravo . When production wrapped on October 10 , 2011 , Hodge and Laura Benanti both confirmed that they had finished seven episodes , including the pilot . Benanti further stated that the seventh episode has two endings , one of which is more final to the series . | 0 The Playboy Club is an American historical crime drama television series that aired on NBC from September 19 to October 3 , 2011 . NBC NBC Playboy Club Playboy Club Playboy Playboy Magazine
1 Set in 1961 , the series centers on the employees -LRB- known as Bunnies -RRB- of the original Playboy Club operating in Chicago . Bunnies Playboy Bunny Playboy Club Playboy Club Chicago Chicago Playboy Playboy Magazine
2 The Playboy Club stars Eddie Cibrian , Laura Benanti , Amber Heard , Jenna Dewan Tatum , Naturi Naughton , Leah Renee , Wes Ramsey , Jenifer Lewis , and David Krumholtz . Eddie Cibrian Eddie Cibrian Laura Benanti Laura Benanti Amber Heard Amber Heard Jenna Dewan Tatum Jenna Dewan Naturi Naughton Naturi Naughton Leah Renee Leah Renee Cudmore Wes Ramsey Wes Ramsey Jenifer Lewis Jenifer Lewis David Krumholtz David Krumholtz Playboy Club Playboy Club Playboy Playboy Magazine
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5 The Playboy Club was canceled on October 4 , 2011 , after three episodes aired , due to its low ratings . Playboy Club Playboy Club Playboy Playboy Magazine
6 It was the first cancellation of the 2011 -- 12 television season .
7 NBC continued to film the series until October 10 , 2011 , hoping to sell the series to another network . NBC NBC
8 Both Playboy magnate Hugh Hefner and show creator Chad Hodge have expressed hope that the series will be picked up by Bravo . Chad Hodge Chad Hodge Playboy Playboy Magazine Hugh Hefner Hugh Hefner Bravo Bravo (U.S. TV network)
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The_Falling_-LRB-2014_film-RRB- | The Falling is a 2014 British mystery drama film written and directed by Carol Morley . It stars Maisie Williams and Florence Pugh as best friends at an all-girls school . The film also stars Greta Scacchi , Monica Dolan , Maxine Peake , and Mathew Baynton . Production began in October 2013 . The film premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on 11 October 2014 and was released theatrically on 24 April 2015 in the UK . The Falling earned # 468,762 on a # 750,000 budget . | 0 The Falling is a 2014 British mystery drama film written and directed by Carol Morley . Carol Morley Carol Morley drama film drama film
1 It stars Maisie Williams and Florence Pugh as best friends at an all-girls school . Maisie Williams Maisie Williams Florence Pugh Florence Pugh
2 The film also stars Greta Scacchi , Monica Dolan , Maxine Peake , and Mathew Baynton . Maxine Peake Maxine Peake Monica Dolan Monica Dolan Greta Scacchi Greta Scacchi Mathew Baynton Mathew Baynton
3 Production began in October 2013 .
4 The film premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on 11 October 2014 and was released theatrically on 24 April 2015 in the UK . BFI London Film Festival BFI London Film Festival
5 The Falling earned # 468,762 on a # 750,000 budget .
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The_Fall_Guy | The Fall Guy is an American action/adventure television program produced for ABC and originally broadcast from November 4 , 1981 to May 2 , 1986 . It stars Lee Majors , Douglas Barr , and Heather Thomas . | 0 The Fall Guy is an American action/adventure television program produced for ABC and originally broadcast from November 4 , 1981 to May 2 , 1986 . ABC American Broadcasting Company action Action (genre) adventure Adventure (genre)
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The_Queen_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Queen is a 2006 British fictional drama film depicting the British Royal Family 's response to the death of Diana , Princess of Wales , on 31 August 1997 . The film was directed by Stephen Frears , written by Peter Morgan , and starred Helen Mirren in the title role of Queen Elizabeth II . In the film , the Royal Family regards Diana 's death as a private affair and thus not to be treated as an official Royal death . This is in contrast with the views of Tony Blair and Diana 's ex-husband , Prince Charles , who favour the general public 's desire for an official expression of grief . Matters are further complicated by the media , royal protocol regarding Diana 's official status , and wider issues about Republicanism . The film 's release coincided with a revival of favourable public sentiment in respect to the monarchy and a downturn in fortunes for Blair . Michael Sheen reprised his role as Blair from The Deal , and he did so again in The Special Relationship . The Queen also garnered general critical and popular acclaim for Mirren in the title role , which earned her numerous awards , including the Academy Award for Best Actress . Mirren was also praised by the Queen herself and invited to dinner at Buckingham Palace -LRB- though she could not attend due to filming commitments in Hollywood -RRB- . | 0 The Queen is a 2006 British fictional drama film depicting the British Royal Family 's response to the death of Diana , Princess of Wales , on 31 August 1997 . drama film drama film British Royal Family British Royal Family
1 The film was directed by Stephen Frears , written by Peter Morgan , and starred Helen Mirren in the title role of Queen Elizabeth II . Stephen Frears Stephen Frears Peter Morgan Peter Morgan Helen Mirren Helen Mirren Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II
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5 This is in contrast with the views of Tony Blair and Diana 's ex-husband , Prince Charles , who favour the general public 's desire for an official expression of grief . Tony Blair Tony Blair Prince Charles Prince Charles
6 Matters are further complicated by the media , royal protocol regarding Diana 's official status , and wider issues about Republicanism . royal protocol Etiquette Republicanism Republicanism in the United Kingdom
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10 Michael Sheen reprised his role as Blair from The Deal , and he did so again in The Special Relationship . Michael Sheen Michael Sheen The Deal The Deal (2003 film) The Special Relationship The Special Relationship (film)
11 The Queen also garnered general critical and popular acclaim for Mirren in the title role , which earned her numerous awards , including the Academy Award for Best Actress . Academy Award for Best Actress Academy Award for Best Actress
12 Mirren was also praised by the Queen herself and invited to dinner at Buckingham Palace -LRB- though she could not attend due to filming commitments in Hollywood -RRB- . Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace Hollywood Hollywood
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The_Wizard_of_Oz_-LRB-1939_film-RRB- | The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy comedy-drama film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , and the best-known and most commercially successful adaptation based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum . The film stars Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale . The co-stars are Ray Bolger , Jack Haley , Bert Lahr , Frank Morgan , Billie Burke , and Margaret Hamilton , with Charley Grapewin , Pat Walshe and Clara Blandick , Terry the dog -LRB- billed as Toto -RRB- , and the Singer Midgets as the Munchkins . Notable for its use of Technicolor , fantasy storytelling , musical score , and unusual characters , over the years it has become an icon of American popular culture . It was nominated for six Academy Awards , including Best Picture , but lost to Gone with the Wind . It did win in two other categories , including Best Original Song for `` Over the Rainbow '' and Best Original Score by Herbert Stothart . However , the film was a box office disappointment on its initial release , earning only $ 3,017,000 on a $ 2,777,000 budget , despite receiving largely positive reviews . It was MGM 's most expensive production to date and did not completely recoup the studio 's investment nor turn a profit until theatrical re-releases starting in 1949 . The 1956 broadcast television premiere of the film on the CBS network reintroduced the film to the wider public and eventually made the presentation an annual tradition , making it one of the best known films in movie history . The film was named the most-viewed motion picture on television syndication by the Library of Congress , which also included the film in its National Film Registry in its inaugural year in 1989 . Designation on the registry calls for efforts to preserve it for being `` culturally , historically , and aesthetically significant '' . It is also one of the few films on UNESCO 's Memory of the World Register . The Wizard of Oz is often ranked on best-movie lists in critics ' and public polls . It is the source of many quotes referenced in contemporary popular culture . It was directed primarily by Victor Fleming -LRB- who left production to take over direction on the troubled Gone with the Wind production -RRB- . Noel Langley , Florence Ryerson , and Edgar Allan Woolf received credit for the screenplay , but uncredited contributions were made by others . The songs were written by Edgar `` Yip '' Harburg -LRB- lyrics -RRB- and Harold Arlen -LRB- music -RRB- . The musical score and the incidental music were composed by Stothart . | 0 The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy comedy-drama film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , and the best-known and most commercially successful adaptation based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum . The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Wonderful Wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum L. Frank Baum Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical Musical film fantasy Fantasy film comedy-drama film comedy-drama film
1 The film stars Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale . Judy Garland Judy Garland Dorothy Gale Dorothy Gale
2 The co-stars are Ray Bolger , Jack Haley , Bert Lahr , Frank Morgan , Billie Burke , and Margaret Hamilton , with Charley Grapewin , Pat Walshe and Clara Blandick , Terry the dog -LRB- billed as Toto -RRB- , and the Singer Midgets as the Munchkins . Frank Morgan Frank Morgan Ray Bolger Ray Bolger Bert Lahr Bert Lahr Jack Haley Jack Haley Billie Burke Billie Burke Margaret Hamilton Margaret Hamilton (actress) Charley Grapewin Charley Grapewin Pat Walshe Pat Walshe Clara Blandick Clara Blandick Terry Terry (dog) Singer Midgets Leo Singer
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5 Notable for its use of Technicolor , fantasy storytelling , musical score , and unusual characters , over the years it has become an icon of American popular culture . musical Musical film fantasy Fantasy film Technicolor Technicolor popular culture popular culture
6 It was nominated for six Academy Awards , including Best Picture , but lost to Gone with the Wind . Academy Awards Academy Awards Best Picture Academy Award for Best Picture Gone with the Wind Gone with the Wind (film)
7 It did win in two other categories , including Best Original Song for `` Over the Rainbow '' and Best Original Score by Herbert Stothart . Herbert Stothart Herbert Stothart Best Original Song Academy Award for Best Original Song Over the Rainbow Over the Rainbow Best Original Score 12th Academy Awards
8 However , the film was a box office disappointment on its initial release , earning only $ 3,017,000 on a $ 2,777,000 budget , despite receiving largely positive reviews . box office disappointment box office bomb
9 It was MGM 's most expensive production to date and did not completely recoup the studio 's investment nor turn a profit until theatrical re-releases starting in 1949 .
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14 Designation on the registry calls for efforts to preserve it for being `` culturally , historically , and aesthetically significant '' .
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18 The Wizard of Oz is often ranked on best-movie lists in critics ' and public polls . best-movie lists List of films considered the best
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20 It was directed primarily by Victor Fleming -LRB- who left production to take over direction on the troubled Gone with the Wind production -RRB- . Victor Fleming Victor Fleming Gone with the Wind Gone with the Wind (film)
21 Noel Langley , Florence Ryerson , and Edgar Allan Woolf received credit for the screenplay , but uncredited contributions were made by others . Noel Langley Noel Langley Florence Ryerson Florence Ryerson Edgar Allan Woolf Edgar Allan Woolf
22 The songs were written by Edgar `` Yip '' Harburg -LRB- lyrics -RRB- and Harold Arlen -LRB- music -RRB- . Harold Arlen Harold Arlen
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The_Treasure_Seekers_-LRB-1996_film-RRB- | The Treasure Seekers is a 1996 British television family film directed by Juliet May and starring Camilla Power , Felicity Jones and Kristopher Milnes . In Edwardian England , a family have only a few days to raise enough money to stop their home being repossessed . It is based on the novel The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit . | 0 The Treasure Seekers is a 1996 British television family film directed by Juliet May and starring Camilla Power , Felicity Jones and Kristopher Milnes . television television film family film family film Juliet May Juliet May Camilla Power Camilla Power Felicity Jones Felicity Jones
1 In Edwardian England , a family have only a few days to raise enough money to stop their home being repossessed . Edwardian Edwardian
2 It is based on the novel The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit . The Story of the Treasure Seekers The Story of the Treasure Seekers E. Nesbit E. Nesbit
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The_Sting | The Sting is a 1973 American caper film set in September 1936 , involving a complicated plot by two professional grifters -LRB- Paul Newman and Robert Redford -RRB- to con a mob boss -LRB- Robert Shaw -RRB- . The film was directed by George Roy Hill , who had directed Newman and Redford in the western Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid . Created by screenwriter David S. Ward , the story was inspired by real-life cons perpetrated by brothers Fred and Charley Gondorff and documented by David Maurer in his book The Big Con : The Story of the Confidence Man . The title phrase refers to the moment when a con artist finishes the `` play '' and takes the mark 's money . If a con is successful , the mark does not realize he has been `` taken '' -LRB- cheated -RRB- , at least not until the con men are long gone . The film is played out in distinct sections with old-fashioned title cards , the lettering and illustrations rendered in a style reminiscent of the Saturday Evening Post . The film is noted for its anachronistic use of ragtime , particularly the melody `` The Entertainer '' by Scott Joplin , which was adapted -LRB- along with others by Joplin -RRB- for the movie by Marvin Hamlisch -LRB- and a top-ten chart single for Hamlisch when released as a single from the film 's soundtrack -RRB- . The film 's success created a resurgence of interest in Joplin 's work . The Sting was hugely successful at the 46th Academy Awards , being nominated for 10 Oscars and winning seven , including Best Picture , Best Director and Best Original Screenplay . | 0 The Sting is a 1973 American caper film set in September 1936 , involving a complicated plot by two professional grifters -LRB- Paul Newman and Robert Redford -RRB- to con a mob boss -LRB- Robert Shaw -RRB- . Paul Newman Paul Newman Robert Redford Robert Redford Robert Shaw Robert Shaw (British actor) caper film Heist film a complicated plot Confidence trick#Long con grifters Confidence trick
1 The film was directed by George Roy Hill , who had directed Newman and Redford in the western Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid . George Roy Hill George Roy Hill Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
2 Created by screenwriter David S. Ward , the story was inspired by real-life cons perpetrated by brothers Fred and Charley Gondorff and documented by David Maurer in his book The Big Con : The Story of the Confidence Man . David S. Ward David S. Ward David Maurer David Maurer
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7 The film is played out in distinct sections with old-fashioned title cards , the lettering and illustrations rendered in a style reminiscent of the Saturday Evening Post . Saturday Evening Post Saturday Evening Post
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The_Rolling_Stones | The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962 . The original line-up consisted of Brian Jones -LRB- rhythm guitar , harmonica -RRB- , Mick Jagger -LRB- lead vocals -RRB- , Keith Richards -LRB- lead guitar , backing vocals -RRB- , Bill Wyman -LRB- bass -RRB- , Charlie Watts -LRB- drums -RRB- , and Ian Stewart -LRB- piano -RRB- . Stewart was removed from the official line-up in 1963 but continued as a touring member until his death in 1985 . Jones left the band less than a month prior to his death in 1969 , having already been replaced by Mick Taylor , who remained until 1974 . After Taylor left the band , Ronnie Wood took his place in 1975 and has been on guitar in tandem with Richards ever since . Following Wyman 's departure in 1993 , Darryl Jones joined as their touring bassist . Other touring keyboardists for the band have been Nicky Hopkins -LRB- 1967 -- 82 -RRB- , Billy Preston -LRB- through the mid-1970s -RRB- and Chuck Leavell -LRB- 1982-present -RRB- . The band was first led by Jones , but after teaming as the band 's songwriters , Jagger and Richards assumed leadership while Jones dealt with legal and personal troubles . The Rolling Stones were at the forefront of the British Invasion of bands that became popular in the US in 1964 , and identified with the youthful and rebellious counterculture of the 1960s . Rooted in blues and early rock and roll , the group began a short period of musical experimentation in the mid-1960s that peaked with the psychedelic album Their Satanic Majesties Request -LRB- 1967 -RRB- . Subsequently , the group returned to its `` bluesy '' roots with Beggars Banquet -LRB- 1968 -RRB- which along with its follow-ups Let It Bleed -LRB- 1969 -RRB- , Sticky Fingers -LRB- 1971 -RRB- and Exile on Main St. -LRB- 1972 -RRB- is generally considered to be the band 's best work and is seen as their `` Golden Age '' . During this period , they were first introduced on stage as `` The World 's Greatest Rock and Roll Band '' . Musicologist Robert Palmer attributed the `` remarkable endurance '' of the Rolling Stones to being `` rooted in traditional verities , in rhythm-and-blues and soul music '' , while `` more ephemeral pop fashions have come and gone '' . The band continued to release commercially successful records in the 1970s and sold many albums , including Some Girls -LRB- 1978 -RRB- and Tattoo You -LRB- 1981 -RRB- , which were their most popular albums worldwide . From 1983 to 1987 , tensions between Jagger and Richards almost caused the band to split . However , they managed to patch up their friendship in 1987 . They separated temporarily to work on solo projects and experienced a comeback with Steel Wheels -LRB- 1989 -RRB- , which was followed by a large stadium and arena tour . Since the 1990s , new recorded material from the group has been less well-received and less frequent . Despite this , the Rolling Stones have continued to be a huge attraction on the live circuit , with stadium tours in the 1990s and 2000s . By 2007 , the band had four of the top five highest-grossing concert tours of all time : Voodoo Lounge Tour -LRB- 1994 -- 95 -RRB- , Bridges to Babylon Tour -LRB- 1997 -- 98 -RRB- , Licks Tour -LRB- 2002 -- 03 -RRB- and A Bigger Bang Tour -LRB- 2005 -- 07 -RRB- . The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004 . Rolling Stone magazine ranked them fourth on the `` 100 Greatest Artists of All Time '' list and their estimated album sales are above 250 million . They have released 30 studio albums , 18 live albums and numerous compilations . Let It Bleed -LRB- 1969 -RRB- was their first of five consecutive No. 1 studio and live albums in the UK . Sticky Fingers -LRB- 1971 -RRB- was the first of eight consecutive No. 1 studio albums in the US . In 2008 , the band ranked 10th on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists chart . In 2012 , the band celebrated its 50th anniversary . | 0 The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962 . London London Rolling Stones Rolling Stones Records rock Rock music
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2 Stewart was removed from the official line-up in 1963 but continued as a touring member until his death in 1985 .
3 Jones left the band less than a month prior to his death in 1969 , having already been replaced by Mick Taylor , who remained until 1974 . Mick Taylor Mick Taylor
4 After Taylor left the band , Ronnie Wood took his place in 1975 and has been on guitar in tandem with Richards ever since . Ronnie Wood Ronnie Wood
5 Following Wyman 's departure in 1993 , Darryl Jones joined as their touring bassist . Darryl Jones Darryl Jones
6 Other touring keyboardists for the band have been Nicky Hopkins -LRB- 1967 -- 82 -RRB- , Billy Preston -LRB- through the mid-1970s -RRB- and Chuck Leavell -LRB- 1982-present -RRB- . Nicky Hopkins Nicky Hopkins Billy Preston Billy Preston Chuck Leavell Chuck Leavell
7 The band was first led by Jones , but after teaming as the band 's songwriters , Jagger and Richards assumed leadership while Jones dealt with legal and personal troubles .
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11 Rooted in blues and early rock and roll , the group began a short period of musical experimentation in the mid-1960s that peaked with the psychedelic album Their Satanic Majesties Request -LRB- 1967 -RRB- . rock Rock music blues blues rock and roll rock and roll psychedelic psychedelic music Their Satanic Majesties Request Their Satanic Majesties Request
12 Subsequently , the group returned to its `` bluesy '' roots with Beggars Banquet -LRB- 1968 -RRB- which along with its follow-ups Let It Bleed -LRB- 1969 -RRB- , Sticky Fingers -LRB- 1971 -RRB- and Exile on Main St. -LRB- 1972 -RRB- is generally considered to be the band 's best work and is seen as their `` Golden Age '' . Beggars Banquet Beggars Banquet Let It Bleed Let It Bleed Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
13 During this period , they were first introduced on stage as `` The World 's Greatest Rock and Roll Band '' . Rock Rock music
14 Musicologist Robert Palmer attributed the `` remarkable endurance '' of the Rolling Stones to being `` rooted in traditional verities , in rhythm-and-blues and soul music '' , while `` more ephemeral pop fashions have come and gone '' . Rolling Stones Rolling Stones Records blues blues Robert Palmer Robert Palmer (writer)
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18 From 1983 to 1987 , tensions between Jagger and Richards almost caused the band to split .
19 However , they managed to patch up their friendship in 1987 .
20 They separated temporarily to work on solo projects and experienced a comeback with Steel Wheels -LRB- 1989 -RRB- , which was followed by a large stadium and arena tour . Steel Wheels Steel Wheels
21 Since the 1990s , new recorded material from the group has been less well-received and less frequent .
22 Despite this , the Rolling Stones have continued to be a huge attraction on the live circuit , with stadium tours in the 1990s and 2000s . Rolling Stones Rolling Stones Records
23 By 2007 , the band had four of the top five highest-grossing concert tours of all time : Voodoo Lounge Tour -LRB- 1994 -- 95 -RRB- , Bridges to Babylon Tour -LRB- 1997 -- 98 -RRB- , Licks Tour -LRB- 2002 -- 03 -RRB- and A Bigger Bang Tour -LRB- 2005 -- 07 -RRB- . highest-grossing concert tours List of highest-grossing concert tours Voodoo Lounge Tour Voodoo Lounge Tour Bridges to Babylon Tour Bridges to Babylon Tour Licks Tour Licks Tour A Bigger Bang Tour A Bigger Bang Tour
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26 The Rolling Stones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004 . Rock Rock music Rolling Stones Rolling Stones Records Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rock and Roll Hall of Fame UK Music Hall of Fame UK Music Hall of Fame
27 Rolling Stone magazine ranked them fourth on the `` 100 Greatest Artists of All Time '' list and their estimated album sales are above 250 million . Rolling Stone Rolling Stone estimated album sales List of best-selling music artists
28 They have released 30 studio albums , 18 live albums and numerous compilations . released The Rolling Stones discography
29 Let It Bleed -LRB- 1969 -RRB- was their first of five consecutive No. 1 studio and live albums in the UK . Let It Bleed Let It Bleed
30 Sticky Fingers -LRB- 1971 -RRB- was the first of eight consecutive No. 1 studio albums in the US . Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
31 In 2008 , the band ranked 10th on the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists chart .
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The_Weeknd | The Weeknd -LRB- born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye ; February 16 , 1990 -RRB- is a Canadian singer , songwriter , and record producer . The Weeknd initially gained recognition after anonymously uploading several songs to YouTube in late 2010 . This allowed him to release of his debut mixtape , House of Balloons , in early 2011 . He released two further independent projects later that year , Thursday and Echoes of Silence , before signing to Republic Records in September 2012 . The three mixtapes received widespread critical acclaim upon release , and proceeded the release of the compilation album Trilogy . In 2013 , he released his debut studio album Kiss Land , which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 . It was later confirmed to have sold over 273,000 copies in the United States . The Weeknd released his second album , Beauty Behind the Madness , in 2015 , breaking chart records in the process . It saw him become the first ever artist to have simultaneously held the top three spots on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart , with `` Earned It '' , `` The Hills '' , and `` Ca n't Feel My Face '' . It also became his first number one album on the US Billboard 200 , and saw triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America -LRB- RIAA -RRB- . The album additionally oversaw his first Grammy Award win for Best Urban Contemporary Album , as well as `` Earned It '' winning Best R&B Performance . He won both awards at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony in 2016 . He released his third studio album , Starboy , in 2016 to generally positive critical reception . The album 's title track topped the chart in several countries , including the U.S. , the UK and Canada , and became The Weeknd 's third number-one single . It gave him his second consecutive number one album , which also later saw platinum certification . Alongside his Grammy Award wins , The Weeknd has won nine Juno Awards and two American Music Awards . He has also founded the record label XO , and is a producer under both his given and stage names . | 0 The Weeknd -LRB- born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye ; February 16 , 1990 -RRB- is a Canadian singer , songwriter , and record producer .
1 The Weeknd initially gained recognition after anonymously uploading several songs to YouTube in late 2010 . YouTube YouTube
2 This allowed him to release of his debut mixtape , House of Balloons , in early 2011 . House of Balloons House of Balloons
3 He released two further independent projects later that year , Thursday and Echoes of Silence , before signing to Republic Records in September 2012 . Republic Republic Records Thursday Thursday (album) Echoes of Silence Echoes of Silence Republic Records Republic Records
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6 The three mixtapes received widespread critical acclaim upon release , and proceeded the release of the compilation album Trilogy . Trilogy Trilogy (The Weeknd album)
7 In 2013 , he released his debut studio album Kiss Land , which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 . Kiss Land Kiss Land Billboard Billboard (magazine)
8 It was later confirmed to have sold over 273,000 copies in the United States .
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12 It saw him become the first ever artist to have simultaneously held the top three spots on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart , with `` Earned It '' , `` The Hills '' , and `` Ca n't Feel My Face '' . Billboard Billboard (magazine) Hot R&B Songs Hot R&B Songs Earned It Earned It The Hills The Hills (song)
13 It also became his first number one album on the US Billboard 200 , and saw triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America -LRB- RIAA -RRB- . Billboard Billboard (magazine) platinum Music recording sales certification Recording Industry Association of America Recording Industry Association of America
14 The album additionally oversaw his first Grammy Award win for Best Urban Contemporary Album , as well as `` Earned It '' winning Best R&B Performance . Earned It Earned It Grammy Award Grammy Award Best Urban Contemporary Album Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album Best R&B Performance Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance
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19 The album 's title track topped the chart in several countries , including the U.S. , the UK and Canada , and became The Weeknd 's third number-one single . title track Starboy (song)
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24 He has also founded the record label XO , and is a producer under both his given and stage names . XO XO (record label)
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Thomas_Bangalter | Thomas Bangalter -LRB- -LSB- tɔma bɑ̃ɡaltɛʁ -RSB- ; born 3 January 1975 -RRB- is a French musician , record producer , singer , songwriter , DJ , composer and film director , best known for being one half of the French house music duo Daft Punk , alongside Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo . He has also recorded and released music as a member of the trio Stardust , the duo Together , and as a solo artist including compositions for the film Irréversible . Thomas Bangalter owns a music label called Roulé . Outside of music production , his credits include film director and cinematographer . Bangalter lives with his wife , French actress Élodie Bouchez , and their two sons , Tara-Jay and Roxan . | 0 Thomas Bangalter -LRB- -LSB- tɔma bɑ̃ɡaltɛʁ -RSB- ; born 3 January 1975 -RRB- is a French musician , record producer , singer , songwriter , DJ , composer and film director , best known for being one half of the French house music duo Daft Punk , alongside Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo . French house French house Daft Punk Daft Punk house music house music Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
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5 Outside of music production , his credits include film director and cinematographer . cinematographer cinematographer
6 Bangalter lives with his wife , French actress Élodie Bouchez , and their two sons , Tara-Jay and Roxan . Élodie Bouchez Élodie Bouchez
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The_Horse_Whisperer_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Horse Whisperer is a 1998 American drama film directed by and starring Robert Redford , based on the 1995 novel The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans . Redford plays the title role , a talented trainer with a remarkable gift for understanding horses , who is hired to help an injured teenager -LRB- played by Scarlett Johansson -RRB- and her horse back to health following a tragic accident . | 0 The Horse Whisperer is a 1998 American drama film directed by and starring Robert Redford , based on the 1995 novel The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans . Robert Redford Robert Redford Nicholas Evans Nicholas Evans drama film drama film The Horse Whisperer The Horse Whisperer (book)
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The_Libertine_-LRB-2004_film-RRB- | The Libertine is a 2004 British-Australian drama film , the first film directed by Laurence Dunmore . It was adapted by Stephen Jeffreys from his play of the same name , starring Johnny Depp , John Malkovich , Samantha Morton and Rosamund Pike . Depp stars as John Wilmot , 2nd Earl of Rochester , a notorious rake and libertine poet in the court of King Charles II of England . Samantha Morton plays Elizabeth Barry , an actress whose budding talent blossoms and makes her much in demand under Rochester 's tutelage . Wilmot and Barry become lovers . John Malkovich plays King Charles II , who is torn between his affection for Wilmot and the danger posed by his displays of contempt for his sovereign . Themes explored in the film include the corruption of a people by their self-indulgent monarch and the pursuit of hedonism . The film was shot on location in Wales . | 0 The Libertine is a 2004 British-Australian drama film , the first film directed by Laurence Dunmore . Laurence Dunmore Laurence Dunmore drama film drama film
1 It was adapted by Stephen Jeffreys from his play of the same name , starring Johnny Depp , John Malkovich , Samantha Morton and Rosamund Pike . Stephen Jeffreys Stephen Jeffreys John Malkovich John Malkovich Johnny Depp Johnny Depp Samantha Morton Samantha Morton Rosamund Pike Rosamund Pike
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4 Depp stars as John Wilmot , 2nd Earl of Rochester , a notorious rake and libertine poet in the court of King Charles II of England . rake Rake (character) libertine libertine King Charles II Charles II of England
5 Samantha Morton plays Elizabeth Barry , an actress whose budding talent blossoms and makes her much in demand under Rochester 's tutelage . Samantha Morton Samantha Morton Elizabeth Barry Elizabeth Barry
6 Wilmot and Barry become lovers .
7 John Malkovich plays King Charles II , who is torn between his affection for Wilmot and the danger posed by his displays of contempt for his sovereign . John Malkovich John Malkovich King Charles II Charles II of England
8 Themes explored in the film include the corruption of a people by their self-indulgent monarch and the pursuit of hedonism . hedonism hedonism
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The_Flash_-LRB-2014_TV_series-RRB- | The Flash is an American television series developed by Greg Berlanti , Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns , airing on The CW . It is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash , a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds . It is a spin-off from Arrow , existing in the same fictional universe . The series follows Allen , portrayed by Grant Gustin , a crime scene investigator who gains super-human speed , which he uses to fight criminals , including others who have also gained superhuman abilities . Initially envisioned as a backdoor pilot , the positive reception Gustin received during two appearances as Barry on Arrow led to executives choosing to develop a full pilot to make use of a larger budget and help flesh out Barry 's world in more detail . Colleen Atwood , costume designer for Arrow , was brought in to design the Flash 's suit . The creative team wanted to make sure that the Flash would resemble his comic book counterpart , and not simply be a poor imitation . The series is primarily filmed in Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada . The Flash premiered in North America on October 7 , 2014 , where the pilot became the second-most watched premiere in the history of The CW , after The Vampire Diaries in 2009 . It has been well received by critics and audiences , and won the People 's Choice Award for `` Favorite New TV Drama '' in 2014 . The series was renewed for a third season in March 2016 , which premiered on October 4 , 2016 . The series , together with Arrow , has spun characters out to their own show , Legends of Tomorrow , which premiered on January 21 , 2016 . On January 8 , 2017 , The CW renewed the show for a fourth season . | 0 The Flash is an American television series developed by Greg Berlanti , Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns , airing on The CW . Greg Berlanti Greg Berlanti Andrew Kreisberg Andrew Kreisberg Geoff Johns Geoff Johns The CW The CW
1 It is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash , a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds . DC Comics DC Comics Barry Allen / Flash Flash (Barry Allen)
2 It is a spin-off from Arrow , existing in the same fictional universe . spin-off Spin-off (media) Arrow Arrow (TV series) fictional universe Arrowverse
3 The series follows Allen , portrayed by Grant Gustin , a crime scene investigator who gains super-human speed , which he uses to fight criminals , including others who have also gained superhuman abilities . Grant Gustin Grant Gustin
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6 Initially envisioned as a backdoor pilot , the positive reception Gustin received during two appearances as Barry on Arrow led to executives choosing to develop a full pilot to make use of a larger budget and help flesh out Barry 's world in more detail . Arrow Arrow (TV series) backdoor pilot backdoor pilot
7 Colleen Atwood , costume designer for Arrow , was brought in to design the Flash 's suit . Arrow Arrow (TV series) Colleen Atwood Colleen Atwood
8 The creative team wanted to make sure that the Flash would resemble his comic book counterpart , and not simply be a poor imitation .
9 The series is primarily filmed in Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada .
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12 The Flash premiered in North America on October 7 , 2014 , where the pilot became the second-most watched premiere in the history of The CW , after The Vampire Diaries in 2009 . The CW The CW The Vampire Diaries The Vampire Diaries (TV series)
13 It has been well received by critics and audiences , and won the People 's Choice Award for `` Favorite New TV Drama '' in 2014 . Drama Drama (genre)
14 The series was renewed for a third season in March 2016 , which premiered on October 4 , 2016 .
15 The series , together with Arrow , has spun characters out to their own show , Legends of Tomorrow , which premiered on January 21 , 2016 . Arrow Arrow (TV series) Legends of Tomorrow Legends of Tomorrow
16 On January 8 , 2017 , The CW renewed the show for a fourth season . The CW The CW
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The_Departed | The Departed is a 2006 American crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan . It is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs . The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio , Matt Damon , Jack Nicholson , and Mark Wahlberg , with Martin Sheen , Ray Winstone , Vera Farmiga , Anthony Anderson and Alec Baldwin in supporting roles . The film takes place in Boston . Irish Mob boss Francis `` Frank '' Costello -LRB- Jack Nicholson -RRB- plants Colin Sullivan -LRB- Matt Damon -RRB- as a mole within the Massachusetts State Police ; the two characters are loosely based on famous gangster Whitey Bulger and corrupt FBI agent John Connolly , who grew up with Bulger . Simultaneously , the police assign undercover state trooper William `` Billy '' Costigan -LRB- Leonardo DiCaprio -RRB- to infiltrate Costello 's crew . When both sides realize the situation , Sullivan and Costigan both attempt to discover the other 's identity before their covers are blown . The film was a critical and commercial success and won several awards , including four Oscars at the 79th Academy Awards : Best Picture , Best Director , Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film Editing . Wahlberg was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor . | 0 The Departed is a 2006 American crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan . Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese William Monahan William Monahan crime crime film drama film drama film
1 It is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs . Infernal Affairs Infernal Affairs Hong Kong Hong Kong cinema
2 The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio , Matt Damon , Jack Nicholson , and Mark Wahlberg , with Martin Sheen , Ray Winstone , Vera Farmiga , Anthony Anderson and Alec Baldwin in supporting roles . Leonardo DiCaprio Leonardo DiCaprio Matt Damon Matt Damon Jack Nicholson Jack Nicholson Mark Wahlberg Mark Wahlberg Martin Sheen Martin Sheen Ray Winstone Ray Winstone Vera Farmiga Vera Farmiga Alec Baldwin Alec Baldwin Anthony Anderson Anthony Anderson
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6 Irish Mob boss Francis `` Frank '' Costello -LRB- Jack Nicholson -RRB- plants Colin Sullivan -LRB- Matt Damon -RRB- as a mole within the Massachusetts State Police ; the two characters are loosely based on famous gangster Whitey Bulger and corrupt FBI agent John Connolly , who grew up with Bulger . Matt Damon Matt Damon Jack Nicholson Jack Nicholson Irish Mob Irish Mob mole mole (espionage) Massachusetts State Police Massachusetts State Police Whitey Bulger Whitey Bulger FBI FBI John Connolly John Connolly (FBI)
7 Simultaneously , the police assign undercover state trooper William `` Billy '' Costigan -LRB- Leonardo DiCaprio -RRB- to infiltrate Costello 's crew . Leonardo DiCaprio Leonardo DiCaprio
8 When both sides realize the situation , Sullivan and Costigan both attempt to discover the other 's identity before their covers are blown .
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The_Hunt_for_Red_October_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Hunt for Red October is a 1990 American espionage thriller film produced by Mace Neufeld , directed by John McTiernan , that stars Sean Connery , Alec Baldwin , Scott Glenn , James Earl Jones , and Sam Neill . The film is based on Tom Clancy 's 1984 bestselling novel of the same name . The story is set during the late Cold War era and involves a rogue Soviet naval captain who wishes to defect to the United States with his officers and the Soviet Navy 's newest and most advanced nuclear missile submarine . An American CIA analyst correctly deduces his motive and must prove his theory to the U.S. Navy before a violent confrontation between the Soviet and the American navies spirals out of control . The film was a co-production between the motion picture studios Paramount Pictures , Mace Neufeld Productions , and Nina Saxon Film Design . Theatrically , it was commercially distributed by Paramount Pictures and by the Paramount Home Entertainment division for home media markets . Following its wide theatrical release , the film was nominated for and won a number of accolades , including the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing in 1991 . On June 12 , 1990 , the original soundtrack , composed and conducted by Basil Poledouris , was released by MCA Records . The Hunt for Red October received mostly positive reviews from critics and was the 6th top-grossing film of the year , generating $ 122 million in North America and more than $ 200 million worldwide in box office business . The film was the first in a series involving the fictional character Jack Ryan , played additionally by Harrison Ford , Ben Affleck , and Chris Pine . | 0 The Hunt for Red October is a 1990 American espionage thriller film produced by Mace Neufeld , directed by John McTiernan , that stars Sean Connery , Alec Baldwin , Scott Glenn , James Earl Jones , and Sam Neill . John McTiernan John McTiernan Mace Neufeld Mace Neufeld The Hunt for Red October The Hunt for Red October Sean Connery Sean Connery Alec Baldwin Alec Baldwin Scott Glenn Scott Glenn James Earl Jones James Earl Jones Sam Neill Sam Neill espionage Spy film thriller film Thriller (genre)
1 The film is based on Tom Clancy 's 1984 bestselling novel of the same name . Tom Clancy Tom Clancy of the same name The Hunt for Red October
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5 An American CIA analyst correctly deduces his motive and must prove his theory to the U.S. Navy before a violent confrontation between the Soviet and the American navies spirals out of control . Soviet Soviet CIA Central Intelligence Agency U.S. Navy United States Navy
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8 The film was a co-production between the motion picture studios Paramount Pictures , Mace Neufeld Productions , and Nina Saxon Film Design . Mace Neufeld Mace Neufeld Paramount Pictures Paramount Pictures co-production International co-production
9 Theatrically , it was commercially distributed by Paramount Pictures and by the Paramount Home Entertainment division for home media markets . Paramount Pictures Paramount Pictures
10 Following its wide theatrical release , the film was nominated for and won a number of accolades , including the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing in 1991 . Academy Award Academy Award Best Sound Editing Academy Award for Best Sound Editing
11 On June 12 , 1990 , the original soundtrack , composed and conducted by Basil Poledouris , was released by MCA Records . Basil Poledouris Basil Poledouris MCA Records MCA Records
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14 The Hunt for Red October received mostly positive reviews from critics and was the 6th top-grossing film of the year , generating $ 122 million in North America and more than $ 200 million worldwide in box office business . The Hunt for Red October The Hunt for Red October North America North America
15 The film was the first in a series involving the fictional character Jack Ryan , played additionally by Harrison Ford , Ben Affleck , and Chris Pine . series Jack Ryan (film series) Jack Ryan Jack Ryan (character) Harrison Ford Harrison Ford Ben Affleck Ben Affleck Chris Pine Chris Pine
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The_Players'_Tribune | The Players ' Tribune is a new media platform that provides content written by professional athletes . Founded by former professional Major League Baseball player Derek Jeter , The Players ' Tribune provides daily sports conversation and publishes first-person stories directly from athletes . Content ranges from videos to podcasts to player polls and written pieces . | 0 The Players ' Tribune is a new media platform that provides content written by professional athletes . new media new media
1 Founded by former professional Major League Baseball player Derek Jeter , The Players ' Tribune provides daily sports conversation and publishes first-person stories directly from athletes . Major League Baseball Major League Baseball Derek Jeter Derek Jeter
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The_Producers_-LRB-musical-RRB- | The Producers is a musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks ' 1968 film of the same name , with lyrics written by Brooks and music composed by Brooks and arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman . As in the film , the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop . Complications arise when the show unexpectedly turns out to be successful . The humor of the show draws on ridiculous accents , caricatures of homosexuals and Nazis , and many show business in-jokes . After 33 previews , the original Broadway production opened at the St. James Theatre on April 19 , 2001 , starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick , and ran for 2,502 performances , winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards . It spawned a successful London production running for just over two years , national tours in the US and UK , many productions worldwide and a 2005 film version . | 0 The Producers is a musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks ' 1968 film of the same name , with lyrics written by Brooks and music composed by Brooks and arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman . Mel Brooks Mel Brooks Thomas Meehan Thomas Meehan (writer) The Producers The Producers (1968 film) musical Musical theatre 1968 film of the same name The Producers (1968 film) arranged Arrangement Glen Kelly Glen Kelly Doug Besterman Doug Besterman
1 As in the film , the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by overselling interests in a Broadway flop . Broadway Broadway theatre
2 Complications arise when the show unexpectedly turns out to be successful .
3 The humor of the show draws on ridiculous accents , caricatures of homosexuals and Nazis , and many show business in-jokes . homosexuals homosexuals show business show business
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7 It spawned a successful London production running for just over two years , national tours in the US and UK , many productions worldwide and a 2005 film version . US US UK UK 2005 film version The Producers (2005 film)
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The_Good_Shepherd_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Good Shepherd is a 2006 spy film directed by Robert De Niro and starring Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie , with an extensive supporting cast . Although it is a fictional film loosely based on real events , it is advertised as telling the untold story of the birth of counter-intelligence in the Central Intelligence Agency . The film 's main character , Edward Wilson -LRB- portrayed by Matt Damon -RRB- , is loosely based on James Jesus Angleton and Richard M. Bissell . This was Joe Pesci 's first film appearance after his six-year hiatus from acting between 1999 and 2005 . Eric Roth , the film 's screenwriter , began to work on the project after he abandoned his attempt to bring Norman Mailer 's Harlot 's Ghost to the screen . Like De Niro 's film , Mailer 's novel is a fictionalized chronicle of the C.I.A. | 0 The Good Shepherd is a 2006 spy film directed by Robert De Niro and starring Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie , with an extensive supporting cast . Robert De Niro Robert De Niro Matt Damon Matt Damon Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie
1 Although it is a fictional film loosely based on real events , it is advertised as telling the untold story of the birth of counter-intelligence in the Central Intelligence Agency . counter-intelligence counter-intelligence Central Intelligence Agency Central Intelligence Agency
2 The film 's main character , Edward Wilson -LRB- portrayed by Matt Damon -RRB- , is loosely based on James Jesus Angleton and Richard M. Bissell . Matt Damon Matt Damon James Jesus Angleton James Jesus Angleton Richard M. Bissell Richard M. Bissell, Jr.
3 This was Joe Pesci 's first film appearance after his six-year hiatus from acting between 1999 and 2005 . Joe Pesci Joe Pesci
4 Eric Roth , the film 's screenwriter , began to work on the project after he abandoned his attempt to bring Norman Mailer 's Harlot 's Ghost to the screen . Eric Roth Eric Roth Norman Mailer Norman Mailer
5 Like De Niro 's film , Mailer 's novel is a fictionalized chronicle of the C.I.A.
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The_Emoji_Movie | The Emoji Movie is an upcoming 2017 American 3D computer-animated buddy adventure comedy film written and directed by Tony Leondis and co-written by Eric Siegel and Mike White . It will star the voices of T.J. Miller , Anna Faris , James Corden , Patrick Stewart , Maya Rudolph , Steven Wright , Rob Riggle , Jennifer Coolidge , Jake T. Austin , Sofia Vergara , and Christina Aguilera . Produced by Sony Pictures Animation , the film is scheduled to be released on July 28 , 2017 , by Columbia Pictures . | 0 The Emoji Movie is an upcoming 2017 American 3D computer-animated buddy adventure comedy film written and directed by Tony Leondis and co-written by Eric Siegel and Mike White . Tony Leondis Tony Leondis Mike White Mike White (filmmaker) Emoji Emoji computer-animated computer animation buddy buddy film adventure adventure film comedy film comedy film
1 It will star the voices of T.J. Miller , Anna Faris , James Corden , Patrick Stewart , Maya Rudolph , Steven Wright , Rob Riggle , Jennifer Coolidge , Jake T. Austin , Sofia Vergara , and Christina Aguilera . Anna Faris Anna Faris James Corden James Corden Patrick Stewart Patrick Stewart Maya Rudolph Maya Rudolph Steven Wright Steven Wright Rob Riggle Rob Riggle Jennifer Coolidge Jennifer Coolidge Jake T. Austin Jake T. Austin Sofia Vergara Sofia Vergara Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera T.J. Miller T. J. Miller
2 Produced by Sony Pictures Animation , the film is scheduled to be released on July 28 , 2017 , by Columbia Pictures . Sony Pictures Animation Sony Pictures Animation Columbia Pictures Columbia Pictures
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The_Wolfman_-LRB-2010_film-RRB- | The Wolfman is a 2010 American horror drama film and a remake of the 1941 film of the same name . The film is directed by Joe Johnston , with a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker and David Self , and creature make-up effects by Rick Baker and stars Benicio del Toro , Anthony Hopkins , Emily Blunt , Hugo Weaving , and Geraldine Chaplin . Baker and make-up effects supervisor Dave Elsey won the Academy Award for Best Makeup at the 83rd Academy Awards . Acclaimed director Mark Romanek was originally attached to direct the film but later dropped out due to creative differences and Joe Johnston was hired shortly after . The film was released in the United States on February 12 , 2010 , grossing $ 61 million domestically and $ 139 million worldwide against a $ 150 million budget . | 0 The Wolfman is a 2010 American horror drama film and a remake of the 1941 film of the same name . 1941 film of the same name The Wolf Man (1941 film)
1 The film is directed by Joe Johnston , with a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker and David Self , and creature make-up effects by Rick Baker and stars Benicio del Toro , Anthony Hopkins , Emily Blunt , Hugo Weaving , and Geraldine Chaplin . Joe Johnston Joe Johnston Benicio del Toro Benicio del Toro Andrew Kevin Walker Andrew Kevin Walker David Self David Self Anthony Hopkins Anthony Hopkins Emily Blunt Emily Blunt Hugo Weaving Hugo Weaving Rick Baker Rick Baker (makeup artist) Geraldine Chaplin Geraldine Chaplin
2 Baker and make-up effects supervisor Dave Elsey won the Academy Award for Best Makeup at the 83rd Academy Awards . Dave Elsey Dave Elsey Academy Award Academy Award Best Makeup Academy Award for Best Makeup 83rd Academy Awards 83rd Academy Awards
3 Acclaimed director Mark Romanek was originally attached to direct the film but later dropped out due to creative differences and Joe Johnston was hired shortly after . Joe Johnston Joe Johnston Mark Romanek Mark Romanek
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The_Misfits_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Misfits is a 1961 American drama film written by Arthur Miller , directed by John Huston , and starring Clark Gable , Marilyn Monroe and Montgomery Clift . The supporting cast features Thelma Ritter , Eli Wallach and Kevin McCarthy . It marked the last completed film of Gable and Monroe . For Gable , the film was posthumously released , while Monroe died the following year . The plot centers on a recently divorced woman -LRB- Monroe -RRB- and her time spent with a cowboy -LRB- Gable -RRB- and his rodeo-riding friend -LRB- Clift -RRB- in the Western Nevada desert in the 1960s . The film was a commercial failure at the time of its release , but received positive critical comments for its script and performances , and is highly regarded today . | 0 The Misfits is a 1961 American drama film written by Arthur Miller , directed by John Huston , and starring Clark Gable , Marilyn Monroe and Montgomery Clift . John Huston John Huston Arthur Miller Arthur Miller Clark Gable Clark Gable Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe Montgomery Clift Montgomery Clift drama film drama film
1 The supporting cast features Thelma Ritter , Eli Wallach and Kevin McCarthy . Thelma Ritter Thelma Ritter Eli Wallach Eli Wallach Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy (actor)
2 It marked the last completed film of Gable and Monroe .
3 For Gable , the film was posthumously released , while Monroe died the following year .
4 The plot centers on a recently divorced woman -LRB- Monroe -RRB- and her time spent with a cowboy -LRB- Gable -RRB- and his rodeo-riding friend -LRB- Clift -RRB- in the Western Nevada desert in the 1960s . cowboy cowboy Western Nevada Western Nevada
5 The film was a commercial failure at the time of its release , but received positive critical comments for its script and performances , and is highly regarded today .
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The_Matrix | The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction film written and directed by The Wachowskis , starring Keanu Reeves , Laurence Fishburne , Carrie-Anne Moss , Hugo Weaving , and Joe Pantoliano . It depicts a dystopian future in which reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated reality called `` the Matrix '' , created by sentient machines to subdue the human population , while their bodies ' heat and electrical activity are used as an energy source . Computer programmer `` Neo '' learns this truth and is drawn into a rebellion against the machines , which involves other people who have been freed from the `` dream world . '' The Matrix is known for popularizing a visual effect known as `` bullet time '' , in which the heightened perception of certain characters is represented by allowing the action within a shot to progress in slow-motion while the camera 's viewpoint appears to move through the scene at normal speed . The film is an example of the cyberpunk science fiction genre . It contains numerous references to philosophical and religious ideas , and prominently pays homage to works such as Plato 's Allegory of the Cave , Jean Baudrillard 's Simulacra and Simulation and Lewis Carroll 's Alice 's Adventures in Wonderland . The Wachowskis ' approach to action scenes drew upon their admiration for Japanese animation and martial arts films , and the film 's use of fight choreographers and wire fu techniques from Hong Kong action cinema influenced subsequent Hollywood action film productions . The Matrix was first released in the United States on , 1999 , and grossed over $ 460 million worldwide . It was generally well-received by critics and won four Academy Awards , as well as other accolades , including BAFTA Awards and Saturn Awards . Reviewers praised The Matrix for its innovative visual effects , cinematography and entertainment value . The film 's premise was both criticized for being derivative of earlier science fiction works and praised for being intriguing . The action also polarized critics , some describing it as impressive , but others dismissing it as a trite distraction from an interesting premise . The film has since appeared in lists of the greatest science fiction films , and , in 2012 , was added to the National Film Registry for preservation . The success of the film led to the release of two feature film sequels , both written and directed by the Wachowskis : The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions . The Matrix franchise was further expanded through the production of comic books , video games and animated short films , in which the Wachowskis were heavily involved . | 0 The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction film written and directed by The Wachowskis , starring Keanu Reeves , Laurence Fishburne , Carrie-Anne Moss , Hugo Weaving , and Joe Pantoliano . Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves Laurence Fishburne Laurence Fishburne Carrie-Anne Moss Carrie-Anne Moss Hugo Weaving Hugo Weaving Joe Pantoliano Joe Pantoliano science fiction film science fiction film The Wachowskis The Wachowskis
1 It depicts a dystopian future in which reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated reality called `` the Matrix '' , created by sentient machines to subdue the human population , while their bodies ' heat and electrical activity are used as an energy source . simulated reality simulated reality
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6 The film is an example of the cyberpunk science fiction genre . cyberpunk cyberpunk
7 It contains numerous references to philosophical and religious ideas , and prominently pays homage to works such as Plato 's Allegory of the Cave , Jean Baudrillard 's Simulacra and Simulation and Lewis Carroll 's Alice 's Adventures in Wonderland . Plato Plato Allegory of the Cave Allegory of the Cave Jean Baudrillard Jean Baudrillard Simulacra and Simulation Simulacra and Simulation Lewis Carroll Lewis Carroll
8 The Wachowskis ' approach to action scenes drew upon their admiration for Japanese animation and martial arts films , and the film 's use of fight choreographers and wire fu techniques from Hong Kong action cinema influenced subsequent Hollywood action film productions . The Wachowskis The Wachowskis Japanese animation anime fight choreographers Fight choreography wire fu wire fu Hong Kong action cinema Hong Kong action cinema
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12 It was generally well-received by critics and won four Academy Awards , as well as other accolades , including BAFTA Awards and Saturn Awards . BAFTA Awards British Academy Film Awards
13 Reviewers praised The Matrix for its innovative visual effects , cinematography and entertainment value .
14 The film 's premise was both criticized for being derivative of earlier science fiction works and praised for being intriguing .
15 The action also polarized critics , some describing it as impressive , but others dismissing it as a trite distraction from an interesting premise .
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19 The success of the film led to the release of two feature film sequels , both written and directed by the Wachowskis : The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions . The Matrix Reloaded The Matrix Reloaded The Matrix Revolutions The Matrix Revolutions
20 The Matrix franchise was further expanded through the production of comic books , video games and animated short films , in which the Wachowskis were heavily involved .
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The_Wild_One | The Wild One is a 1953 American film directed by László Benedek and produced by Stanley Kramer . It is most noted for the character of Johnny Strabler -LRB- Marlon Brando -RRB- , whose persona became a cultural icon of the 1950s . The Wild One is considered to be the original outlaw biker film , and the first to examine American outlaw motorcycle gang violence . The film 's screenplay was based on Frank Rooney 's short story `` The Cyclists ' Raid '' , published in the January 1951 Harper 's Magazine and anthologized in The Best American Short Stories 1952 . Rooney 's story was inspired by sensationalistic media coverage of an American Motorcyclist Association motorcycle rally that got out of hand on the Fourth of July weekend in 1947 in Hollister , California . The overcrowding , drinking and street stunting were given national attention in the July 21 , 1947 issue of Life Magazine , with a staged photograph of a wild drunken man on a motorcycle . The events , conflated with the newspaper and magazine reports , Rooney 's short story , and the film The Wild One are part of the legend of the Hollister riot . | 0 The Wild One is a 1953 American film directed by László Benedek and produced by Stanley Kramer . László Benedek László Benedek Stanley Kramer Stanley Kramer film film
1 It is most noted for the character of Johnny Strabler -LRB- Marlon Brando -RRB- , whose persona became a cultural icon of the 1950s . Marlon Brando Marlon Brando
2 The Wild One is considered to be the original outlaw biker film , and the first to examine American outlaw motorcycle gang violence . film film outlaw biker film outlaw biker film outlaw motorcycle gang outlaw motorcycle gang
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6 Rooney 's story was inspired by sensationalistic media coverage of an American Motorcyclist Association motorcycle rally that got out of hand on the Fourth of July weekend in 1947 in Hollister , California . American Motorcyclist Association American Motorcyclist Association motorcycle rally motorcycle rally
7 The overcrowding , drinking and street stunting were given national attention in the July 21 , 1947 issue of Life Magazine , with a staged photograph of a wild drunken man on a motorcycle . Life Magazine Life (magazine)
8 The events , conflated with the newspaper and magazine reports , Rooney 's short story , and the film The Wild One are part of the legend of the Hollister riot . film film short story short story Hollister riot Hollister riot
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The_Power_of_One_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Power of One is a 1992 American drama film based on Bryce Courtenay 's 1989 novel of the same name . Set in South Africa during World War II , the film centers on the life of Peter Philip ` Peekay or PK ' Kenneth-Keith , a South African boy raised under apartheid , and his conflicted relationships with a German pianist , a Coloured boxing coach and an Afrikaner romantic interest . Directed and edited by John G. Avildsen , the film stars Stephen Dorff , John Gielgud , Morgan Freeman , Armin Mueller-Stahl and featured -LRB- a then-unknown -RRB- Daniel Craig in his film debut . This film captures a true essence of the difficulties encountered by the native Africans and the appalling treatment of them during this time . | 0 The Power of One is a 1992 American drama film based on Bryce Courtenay 's 1989 novel of the same name . The Power of One The Power of One (novel) Bryce Courtenay Bryce Courtenay drama film drama film novel of the same name The Power of One (novel)
1 Set in South Africa during World War II , the film centers on the life of Peter Philip ` Peekay or PK ' Kenneth-Keith , a South African boy raised under apartheid , and his conflicted relationships with a German pianist , a Coloured boxing coach and an Afrikaner romantic interest . South Africa South Africa South African British diaspora in Africa apartheid apartheid pianist pianist Coloured Coloured Afrikaner Afrikaner
2 Directed and edited by John G. Avildsen , the film stars Stephen Dorff , John Gielgud , Morgan Freeman , Armin Mueller-Stahl and featured -LRB- a then-unknown -RRB- Daniel Craig in his film debut . John G. Avildsen John G. Avildsen Stephen Dorff Stephen Dorff Armin Mueller-Stahl Armin Mueller-Stahl John Gielgud John Gielgud Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman Daniel Craig Daniel Craig
3 This film captures a true essence of the difficulties encountered by the native Africans and the appalling treatment of them during this time .
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The_New_York_Times_Best_Seller_list | The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States . Published weekly in The New York Times Book Review , the best-seller list has been published in the Times since October 12 , 1931 . In recent years it has evolved into multiple lists in different categories , broken down by fiction and non-fiction , hardcover , paperback , and electronic , and different genres . | 0 The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States . best-selling books bestseller
1 Published weekly in The New York Times Book Review , the best-seller list has been published in the Times since October 12 , 1931 . The New York Times Book Review The New York Times Book Review
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The_Whole_Nine_Yards_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Whole Nine Yards is a 2000 American-Canadian crime comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn , starring Bruce Willis , Matthew Perry , Amanda Peet , Michael Clarke Duncan and Natasha Henstridge . The title derives from a popular expression of uncertain origin . A sequel , The Whole Ten Yards , was released in 2004 . | 0 The Whole Nine Yards is a 2000 American-Canadian crime comedy film directed by Jonathan Lynn , starring Bruce Willis , Matthew Perry , Amanda Peet , Michael Clarke Duncan and Natasha Henstridge . Jonathan Lynn Jonathan Lynn Bruce Willis Bruce Willis Matthew Perry Matthew Perry Michael Clarke Duncan Michael Clarke Duncan Natasha Henstridge Natasha Henstridge Amanda Peet Amanda Peet crime Crime film comedy film comedy film
1 The title derives from a popular expression of uncertain origin . a popular expression The whole nine yards
2 A sequel , The Whole Ten Yards , was released in 2004 . The Whole Ten Yards The Whole Ten Yards
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The_Great_Buck_Howard | The Great Buck Howard is a 2008 American comedy-drama film directed by Sean McGinly that stars Colin Hanks and John Malkovich . Tom Hanks also appears as the father of his real-life son 's character . The character Buck Howard is inspired by the mentalist The Amazing Kreskin , whose popularity was at its height in the 1970s . The film premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival on January 18 , 2008 . It is the first Walden Media film to be distributed by Magnolia Pictures . | 0 The Great Buck Howard is a 2008 American comedy-drama film directed by Sean McGinly that stars Colin Hanks and John Malkovich . Sean McGinly Sean McGinly John Malkovich John Malkovich Colin Hanks Colin Hanks
1 Tom Hanks also appears as the father of his real-life son 's character . Tom Hanks Tom Hanks
2 The character Buck Howard is inspired by the mentalist The Amazing Kreskin , whose popularity was at its height in the 1970s . mentalist mentalist The Amazing Kreskin Kreskin
3 The film premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival on January 18 , 2008 . Sundance 24th Sundance Film Festival 2008 Sundance Film Festival 2008 Sundance Film Festival
4 It is the first Walden Media film to be distributed by Magnolia Pictures . Walden Media Walden Media Magnolia Pictures Magnolia Pictures
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The_Void_-LRB-2016_film-RRB- | The Void is a 2016 Canadian horror film written and directed by Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie , and produced by Jonathan Bronfman and Casey Walker . It stars Aaron Poole as deputy Daniel Carter , Kenneth Welsh as Dr. Powell , Daniel Fathers as Vincent , Kathleen Munroe as Allison , and Ellen Wong as Kim . The plot follows a group of people who have been trapped in a hospital by a gathering of hooded cultists . The group soon discovers that the hospital has been inhabited by grotesque creatures . The film was originally crowdfunded on Indiegogo and had raised $ 82,510 . The film was originally shown at the 2016 Fantastic Fest and later at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival . It was given a limited theatrical release in April 2017 , initially opening in 31 theaters and later expanding to 50 . It grossed an estimated $ 55,000 on its opening weekend . The film received generally positive reviews from critics with many citing comparisons to horror films from the 1980s , but audience reception was less enthusiastic . | 0 The Void is a 2016 Canadian horror film written and directed by Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie , and produced by Jonathan Bronfman and Casey Walker . Steven Kostanski Steven Kostanski Jeremy Gillespie Jeremy Gillespie horror film horror film
1 It stars Aaron Poole as deputy Daniel Carter , Kenneth Welsh as Dr. Powell , Daniel Fathers as Vincent , Kathleen Munroe as Allison , and Ellen Wong as Kim . Aaron Poole Aaron Poole Kenneth Welsh Kenneth Welsh Daniel Fathers Daniel Fathers Kathleen Munroe Kathleen Munroe Ellen Wong Ellen Wong
2 The plot follows a group of people who have been trapped in a hospital by a gathering of hooded cultists .
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7 The film was originally shown at the 2016 Fantastic Fest and later at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival . Fantastic Fest Fantastic Fest Toronto After Dark Film Festival Toronto After Dark Film Festival
8 It was given a limited theatrical release in April 2017 , initially opening in 31 theaters and later expanding to 50 .
9 It grossed an estimated $ 55,000 on its opening weekend .
10 The film received generally positive reviews from critics with many citing comparisons to horror films from the 1980s , but audience reception was less enthusiastic .
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The_Simpsons | The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company . The series is a satirical depiction of working-class life epitomized by the Simpson family , which consists of Homer , Marge , Bart , Lisa , and Maggie . The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and parodies American culture , society , television , and the human condition . The family was conceived by Groening shortly before a solicitation for a series of animated shorts with producer James L. Brooks . Groening created a dysfunctional family and named the characters after members of his own family , substituting Bart for his own name . The shorts became a part of The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19 , 1987 . After a three-season run , the sketch was developed into a half-hour prime time show and became an early hit for Fox , becoming the network 's first series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season -LRB- 1989 -- 90 -RRB- . Since its debut on December 17 , 1989 , episodes of The Simpsons have been broadcast . Its 28th season began on September 25 , 2016 . It is the longest-running American sitcom and the longest-running American animated program , and , in 2009 , it surpassed Gunsmoke as the longest-running American scripted primetime television series . The Simpsons Movie , a feature-length film , was released in theaters worldwide on July 27 , 2007 , and grossed over $ 527 million . On November 4 , 2016 , the series was renewed for a twenty-ninth and thirtieth season of 22 episodes each , extending the show to 2019 . The Simpsons received widespread critical acclaim throughout its first nine seasons , which are generally considered its `` Golden Age '' . Time named it the 20th century 's best television series , and Erik Adams of The A.V. Club named it `` television 's crowning achievement regardless of format '' . On January 14 , 2000 , the Simpson family was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . It has won dozens of awards since it debuted as a series , including 31 Primetime Emmy Awards , 30 Annie Awards , and a Peabody Award . Homer 's exclamatory catchphrase `` D'oh ! '' has been adopted into the English language , while The Simpsons has influenced many adult-oriented animated sitcoms . Despite this , the show has also been criticized for what many perceive as a decline in quality over the years . | 0 The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company . Matt Groening Matt Groening Fox Fox Broadcasting Company animated sitcom animated sitcom Fox Broadcasting Company Fox Broadcasting Company
1 The series is a satirical depiction of working-class life epitomized by the Simpson family , which consists of Homer , Marge , Bart , Lisa , and Maggie . Simpson family Simpson family Bart Bart Simpson Marge Marge Simpson Maggie Maggie Simpson Homer Homer Simpson Lisa Lisa Simpson satirical satirical
2 The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and parodies American culture , society , television , and the human condition . Springfield Springfield (The Simpsons) American culture Culture of the United States society Society of the United States human condition human condition
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5 The family was conceived by Groening shortly before a solicitation for a series of animated shorts with producer James L. Brooks . James L. Brooks James L. Brooks animated shorts The Simpsons shorts
6 Groening created a dysfunctional family and named the characters after members of his own family , substituting Bart for his own name . Bart Bart Simpson
7 The shorts became a part of The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19 , 1987 . The Tracey Ullman Show The Tracey Ullman Show
8 After a three-season run , the sketch was developed into a half-hour prime time show and became an early hit for Fox , becoming the network 's first series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season -LRB- 1989 -- 90 -RRB- . Fox Fox Broadcasting Company prime time prime time
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12 Its 28th season began on September 25 , 2016 . 28th season The Simpsons (season 28)
13 It is the longest-running American sitcom and the longest-running American animated program , and , in 2009 , it surpassed Gunsmoke as the longest-running American scripted primetime television series . longest-running List of longest-running U.S. primetime television series Gunsmoke Gunsmoke#Television version
14 The Simpsons Movie , a feature-length film , was released in theaters worldwide on July 27 , 2007 , and grossed over $ 527 million . The Simpsons Movie The Simpsons Movie
15 On November 4 , 2016 , the series was renewed for a twenty-ninth and thirtieth season of 22 episodes each , extending the show to 2019 .
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20 On January 14 , 2000 , the Simpson family was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . Simpson family Simpson family Hollywood Walk of Fame Hollywood Walk of Fame
21 It has won dozens of awards since it debuted as a series , including 31 Primetime Emmy Awards , 30 Annie Awards , and a Peabody Award . Peabody Award Peabody Award
22 Homer 's exclamatory catchphrase `` D'oh ! '' Homer Homer Simpson
23 has been adopted into the English language , while The Simpsons has influenced many adult-oriented animated sitcoms .
24 Despite this , the show has also been criticized for what many perceive as a decline in quality over the years .
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The_Fighting_Fitzgeralds | The Fighting Fitzgeralds is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from March 26 until May 15 , 2001 . | 0 The Fighting Fitzgeralds is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from March 26 until May 15 , 2001 . NBC NBC sitcom sitcom television series television series
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This_Is_Us_-LRB-TV_series-RRB- | This Is Us is an American television series created by Dan Fogelman that premiered on NBC on September 20 , 2016 . The ensemble cast stars Milo Ventimiglia , Mandy Moore , Sterling K. Brown , Chrissy Metz , Justin Hartley , Susan Kelechi Watson , Chris Sullivan , and Ron Cephas Jones . It is about the family lives and connections of several people who all share the same birthday and the ways in which they are similar and different . The series has received positive reviews since its premiere , receiving nominations for Best Television Series -- Drama at the 74th Golden Globe Awards and Best Drama Series at the 7th Critics ' Choice Awards , as well as being chosen as a Top Television Program by the American Film Institute . The cast has received accolades , with Mandy Moore and Chrissy Metz receiving Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress , and Sterling K. Brown receiving a SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series . It was also nominated and won the MTV Movie & TV Awards for Best Tearjerker Moment in 2017 . On September 27 , 2016 , NBC picked up the series for a full season of 18 episodes . In January 2017 , NBC renewed the series through its third season , for a total of 36 additional episodes , 18 per season . | 0 This Is Us is an American television series created by Dan Fogelman that premiered on NBC on September 20 , 2016 . Dan Fogelman Dan Fogelman NBC NBC
1 The ensemble cast stars Milo Ventimiglia , Mandy Moore , Sterling K. Brown , Chrissy Metz , Justin Hartley , Susan Kelechi Watson , Chris Sullivan , and Ron Cephas Jones . Milo Ventimiglia Milo Ventimiglia Mandy Moore Mandy Moore Sterling K. Brown Sterling K. Brown Chrissy Metz Chrissy Metz Justin Hartley Justin Hartley Susan Kelechi Watson Susan Kelechi Watson Chris Sullivan Chris Sullivan (actor) Ron Cephas Jones Ron Cephas Jones
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6 The cast has received accolades , with Mandy Moore and Chrissy Metz receiving Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress , and Sterling K. Brown receiving a SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series . Mandy Moore Mandy Moore Sterling K. Brown Sterling K. Brown Chrissy Metz Chrissy Metz Golden Globe Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film SAG Screen Actor Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
7 It was also nominated and won the MTV Movie & TV Awards for Best Tearjerker Moment in 2017 . MTV Movie & TV Awards MTV Movie & TV Awards
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11 In January 2017 , NBC renewed the series through its third season , for a total of 36 additional episodes , 18 per season . NBC NBC
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The_Dark_Knight_-LRB-film-RRB- | The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed , co-produced , and co-written by Christopher Nolan . Featuring the DC Comics character Batman , the film is the second part of Nolan 's The Dark Knight Trilogy and a sequel to 2005 's Batman Begins , starring an ensemble cast including Christian Bale , Michael Caine , Heath Ledger , Gary Oldman , Aaron Eckhart , Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman . In the film , Bruce Wayne/Batman -LRB- Bale -RRB- , James Gordon -LRB- Oldman -RRB- and Harvey Dent -LRB- Eckhart -RRB- form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City , but are menaced by a criminal mastermind known as the Joker -LRB- Ledger -RRB- who seeks to undermine Batman 's influence and create chaos . Nolan 's inspiration for the film was the Joker 's comic book debut in 1940 , the 1988 graphic novel The Killing Joke , and the 1996 series The Long Halloween , which retold Two-Face 's origin . The nickname `` the Dark Knight '' was first applied to Batman in Batman # 1 -LRB- 1940 -RRB- , in a story written by Bill Finger . The Dark Knight was filmed primarily in Chicago , as well as in several other locations in the United States , the United Kingdom , and Hong Kong . Nolan used IMAX 70 mm film cameras to film some sequences , including the Joker 's first appearance in the film . The film is dedicated to the memory of Ledger , who died on January 22 , 2008 , some months after the completed filming and six months before the film 's release , from a toxic combination of prescription drugs , leading to intense attention from the press and movie-going public . Warner Bros. initially created a viral marketing campaign for The Dark Knight , developing promotional websites and trailers highlighting screenshots of Ledger as the Joker . A co-production of the United States and the United Kingdom , The Dark Knight was released on July 16 , 2008 in Australia , on July 18 , 2008 , in North America , and on July 25 , 2008 , in the United Kingdom . Considered by film critics to be one of the best films of the 2000s and one of the best superhero films ever , the film received highly positive reviews and set numerous records during its theatrical run . The Dark Knight appeared on more critics ' top ten lists -LRB- 287 -RRB- than any other film of 2008 with the exception of WALL-E , and more critics -LRB- 77 -RRB- named The Dark Knight the best film of 2008 than any other film released that year . With over $ 1 billion in revenue worldwide , it is the 29th-highest-grossing film of all time , unadjusted for inflation . The film received eight Academy Award nominations ; it won the award for Best Sound Editing and Ledger was posthumously awarded Best Supporting Actor . The Dark Knight Rises , the final film in the trilogy , was released on July 20 , 2012 . | 0 The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed , co-produced , and co-written by Christopher Nolan . Christopher Nolan Christopher Nolan superhero film superhero film
1 Featuring the DC Comics character Batman , the film is the second part of Nolan 's The Dark Knight Trilogy and a sequel to 2005 's Batman Begins , starring an ensemble cast including Christian Bale , Michael Caine , Heath Ledger , Gary Oldman , Aaron Eckhart , Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman . DC Comics DC Comics Christian Bale Christian Bale Michael Caine Michael Caine Heath Ledger Heath Ledger Gary Oldman Gary Oldman Aaron Eckhart Aaron Eckhart Maggie Gyllenhaal Maggie Gyllenhaal Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman Batman Batman Batman Begins Batman Begins ensemble cast ensemble cast
2 In the film , Bruce Wayne/Batman -LRB- Bale -RRB- , James Gordon -LRB- Oldman -RRB- and Harvey Dent -LRB- Eckhart -RRB- form an alliance to dismantle organized crime in Gotham City , but are menaced by a criminal mastermind known as the Joker -LRB- Ledger -RRB- who seeks to undermine Batman 's influence and create chaos . Batman Batman James Gordon James Gordon (comics) Harvey Dent Harvey Dent Gotham City Gotham City the Joker Joker (comics)
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6 The nickname `` the Dark Knight '' was first applied to Batman in Batman # 1 -LRB- 1940 -RRB- , in a story written by Bill Finger . Batman Batman Bill Finger Bill Finger
7 The Dark Knight was filmed primarily in Chicago , as well as in several other locations in the United States , the United Kingdom , and Hong Kong . Chicago Chicago
8 Nolan used IMAX 70 mm film cameras to film some sequences , including the Joker 's first appearance in the film . the Joker Joker (comics) IMAX IMAX
9 The film is dedicated to the memory of Ledger , who died on January 22 , 2008 , some months after the completed filming and six months before the film 's release , from a toxic combination of prescription drugs , leading to intense attention from the press and movie-going public . toxic combination of prescription drugs combined drug intoxication
10 Warner Bros. initially created a viral marketing campaign for The Dark Knight , developing promotional websites and trailers highlighting screenshots of Ledger as the Joker . the Joker Joker (comics) viral marketing viral marketing
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14 Considered by film critics to be one of the best films of the 2000s and one of the best superhero films ever , the film received highly positive reviews and set numerous records during its theatrical run . film critics Film criticism best superhero films List of films considered the best#Comic/superhero
15 The Dark Knight appeared on more critics ' top ten lists -LRB- 287 -RRB- than any other film of 2008 with the exception of WALL-E , and more critics -LRB- 77 -RRB- named The Dark Knight the best film of 2008 than any other film released that year . WALL-E WALL-E
16 With over $ 1 billion in revenue worldwide , it is the 29th-highest-grossing film of all time , unadjusted for inflation . 29th-highest-grossing film List of highest-grossing films
17 The film received eight Academy Award nominations ; it won the award for Best Sound Editing and Ledger was posthumously awarded Best Supporting Actor . Academy Award Academy Award Best Sound Editing Academy Award for Best Sound Editing Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
18 The Dark Knight Rises , the final film in the trilogy , was released on July 20 , 2012 . The Dark Knight Rises The Dark Knight Rises
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The_Dark_Half | The Dark Half is a horror novel by Stephen King , published in 1989 . Publishers Weekly listed The Dark Half as the second best-selling book of 1989 behind Tom Clancy 's Clear and Present Danger . The novel was adapted into a feature film of the same name in 1993 . Stephen King wrote several books under a pseudonym , Richard Bachman , during the 1970s and 1980s . Most of the Bachman novels were darker and more cynical in nature , featuring a far more visceral sense of horror than the psychological , gothic style common to many of King 's most famous works . When King was identified as Bachman , he wrote The Dark Half -- about an author with a sinister parasitic twin -- in response to his outing . | 0 The Dark Half is a horror novel by Stephen King , published in 1989 . Stephen King Stephen King 1989 1989 in literature horror Horror fiction novel novel
1 Publishers Weekly listed The Dark Half as the second best-selling book of 1989 behind Tom Clancy 's Clear and Present Danger . 1989 1989 in literature Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly Tom Clancy Tom Clancy Clear and Present Danger Clear and Present Danger
2 The novel was adapted into a feature film of the same name in 1993 . novel novel feature film of the same name The Dark Half (film)
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5 Stephen King wrote several books under a pseudonym , Richard Bachman , during the 1970s and 1980s . Stephen King Stephen King pseudonym pseudonym Richard Bachman Richard Bachman
6 Most of the Bachman novels were darker and more cynical in nature , featuring a far more visceral sense of horror than the psychological , gothic style common to many of King 's most famous works . horror Horror fiction
7 When King was identified as Bachman , he wrote The Dark Half -- about an author with a sinister parasitic twin -- in response to his outing . parasitic twin parasitic twin
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The_Place_Beyond_the_Pines | The Place Beyond the Pines is a 2012 American crime drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance and written by Cianfrance , Ben Coccio , and Darius Marder . It stars Ryan Gosling , Bradley Cooper , Eva Mendes , Emory Cohen and Dane DeHaan , with Ben Mendelsohn , Rose Byrne , Mahershala Ali , Bruce Greenwood , Harris Yulin , and Ray Liotta in supporting roles . The film reunites Cianfrance and Gosling , who worked together on 2010 's Blue Valentine . The film was scored by Mike Patton and also featured previously written music by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt . The title is the English meaning of the city of Schenectady , New York , which is derived loosely from a Mohawk word for `` place beyond the pine plains . '' | 0 The Place Beyond the Pines is a 2012 American crime drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance and written by Cianfrance , Ben Coccio , and Darius Marder . Derek Cianfrance Derek Cianfrance Ben Coccio Ben Coccio crime Crime film drama film drama film
1 It stars Ryan Gosling , Bradley Cooper , Eva Mendes , Emory Cohen and Dane DeHaan , with Ben Mendelsohn , Rose Byrne , Mahershala Ali , Bruce Greenwood , Harris Yulin , and Ray Liotta in supporting roles . Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling Bradley Cooper Bradley Cooper Eva Mendes Eva Mendes Ben Mendelsohn Ben Mendelsohn Ray Liotta Ray Liotta Emory Cohen Emory Cohen Dane DeHaan Dane DeHaan Rose Byrne Rose Byrne Mahershala Ali Mahershala Ali Bruce Greenwood Bruce Greenwood Harris Yulin Harris Yulin
2 The film reunites Cianfrance and Gosling , who worked together on 2010 's Blue Valentine . Blue Valentine Blue Valentine (film)
3 The film was scored by Mike Patton and also featured previously written music by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt . Mike Patton Mike Patton Arvo Pärt Arvo Pärt
4 The title is the English meaning of the city of Schenectady , New York , which is derived loosely from a Mohawk word for `` place beyond the pine plains . '' Mohawk Mohawk language
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The_Chris_Evans_Breakfast_Show | The Chris Evans Breakfast Show is the flagship show for the UK 's BBC Radio 2 . It has been presented by Chris Evans from 11 January 2010 , when Evans took over from Sir Terry Wogan who ended his stint as Breakfast presenter at the end of 2009 . The programme airs from 06:30 to 09:30 on weekdays . It was confirmed on 7 September that Evans would succeed Wogan when he retired as presenter of the breakfast show in December . On 6 January 2010 , it was announced that Moira Stuart would return to the BBC , reading the news for the Chris Evans Breakfast Show . The original sports presenter Jonny Saunders was replaced by Vassos Alexander on 25 July 2011 . Saunders was mysteriously absent from the show between 14 and 16 June 2011 and it was revealed on 17 June that he had been away revising for and taking an Open University exam in English Literature as he was leaving the show on 8 July 2011 to become a teacher . | 0 The Chris Evans Breakfast Show is the flagship show for the UK 's BBC Radio 2 . BBC Radio 2 BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans Chris Evans (presenter)
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9 The original sports presenter Jonny Saunders was replaced by Vassos Alexander on 25 July 2011 . Vassos Alexander Vassos Alexander Jonny Saunders Jonny Saunders
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12 Saunders was mysteriously absent from the show between 14 and 16 June 2011 and it was revealed on 17 June that he had been away revising for and taking an Open University exam in English Literature as he was leaving the show on 8 July 2011 to become a teacher . Open University Open University English Literature English Literature
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The_Jacksons_-LRB-TV_series-RRB- | The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings -LRB- except for Jermaine , who was signed to Motown while the Jackson group was signed to the Epic/CBS record label -RRB- . It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings . As with the Jackson 5 regular performances , Michael Jackson was the lead performer in musical and dance performances . The thirty-minute Wednesday evening show began airing on CBS as a summer 1976 show and it continued into the 1976 -- 1977 season , finishing on March 9 , 1977 after running for 12 episodes . | 0 The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings -LRB- except for Jermaine , who was signed to Motown while the Jackson group was signed to the Epic/CBS record label -RRB- . CBS CBS variety show variety show Jackson siblings Jackson family Jermaine Jermaine Jackson Motown Motown
1 It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings . variety show variety show
2 As with the Jackson 5 regular performances , Michael Jackson was the lead performer in musical and dance performances . Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Jackson 5 Jackson 5
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